In a world of darkness and cruelty
I attempt to climb my way out
Towards the light shining above me
Away from this cavern of doubt
My hand slips and I tumble back
And I feel the darkness rush
The tears slip and fall down my cheeks
My face darkened by harsh blush
This darkness consumes me forever
There does not seem to be a way free
But the light continues glimmering up
As if to echo my plea
So once more, I reach out my hand
I climb and climb
Although I continue to fail now
Victory shall be claimed with time
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Life's Memorabilia
PoetryIn haste to make light , one must first conquer darkness A battle between white and black But no one ever seems to mention the murky gray mixtures in between As the quietness of silence covers my ears, I plead to heed my words For there is just so...
