Between Light & Dark

Confessions of a broken heart
One that's been ripped apart
What sins have I committed here?
That take away all that's dear
Looking into the mirror, I see
A shadow of who I long to be
Dreaming of sunlight on my face
I hide myself in silent disgrace
Tempting fate into my hands
Falling to such harsh demands
Everyday another painful turn
All the anguish inside does burn
The blood washes out the pain
Silently like dripping rain
Tears of confession can't appease
I've fallen down upon my knees
No more can I abstain from this
Should I allow the blade another kiss?
Into the darkness I fall further down
Deeper still my heart is bound
Inside me the weakness has taken hold
Shivering I feel so very cold
I long to fight to break free
But I sit here silently
Fading between light and dark
Not believing I'll find that spark
I close my eyes to give in
Losing the battle within

But someone heard my tattered cries
They're trying to open my eyes
Filled with sadness too
Still trying to break through
Telling me not to give up tonight
Pleading with me to win the fight
Arms around me making me stop
Grabbing for the blades top
Refusing to let me just give in
Helping me fight the battle within
Keeping me in the here and now
Holding me here somehow
Defiant against the weakened state
Helping the pain abate
Breaking the hold of the darkness inside
Allowing me to turn the tide

I fought the battle and I have won
Not by myself but it was done
So I give thanks to those who do care
For being with me, for being there
The confusion is in my blood still
But I've started to regain my will
And hopefully with time it will heal
Allowing me to keep my end of the deal.