In the quiet corners of a restless mind,
Lies a shadow that grows with each passing time.
A whisper of solace, a deceitful friend,
The journey begins, but where will it end?

The poison within, it courses through veins,
Promising relief from life’s endless pains.
Yet, with each dose, the chains grow tight,
A fleeting escape, lost in the night.

Eyes once bright, now hollow and gray,
Dreams and hopes slowly fade away.
The mirror reflects a stranger’s face,
A silent scream in a desolate space.

But in the heart lies a flicker of hope,
A will to fight, to learn to cope.
Breaking free from the shackles of despair,
Finding strength in the love that’s there.