I need to embrace the shadows 
Flitting in the recesses of clouds, 
I have to accept the darkness 
Moving all around.

Struggling through fits of pity, 
I feel no sympathy 
My life is devoid of empathy 
For the soul residing within.

Despair has seized me 
Tightened its grasp 
Choked my hopes 
My faith has collapsed.

Dusting off the sands 
I stand 
Banish the doubts
I'm undaunted.