The darkness sneaks in without mercy, And the world we were in starts to fade. Thoughts spin out of control, Leaving only numbness, and emptiness. Voices are heard from a distance, As we feel ourselves being wrapped in the dark. Feeling unnoticed feeds the mind, As the outside world begins to disappear. People judge the outside appearance, Never seeing or knowing what lurks on the inside. The dark side of the soul stays hidden, To protect others from feeling our hurt. The scars inside are deep and invisible, Healing with time but not without many thoughts. Thoughts get confusing, wondering down trails That seem endless when wrapped in the dark. Sleep is not peaceful with intruding visitors, A wondering mind that cannot speak with the body. Everything is heard with no way to move, While the rest of my body stays numb. Wrapped in the dark my soul searches for the light, The light of life, hope, joy, and peace.