Abyss

Abyss

I'm failing in strength
and suddenly falling
what I hear is my voice
to God it is calling
haunting, enchanted
a melody sweet
the notes shatter in silence
as they fall at my feet
anxiety is my sea
inside which I'm drowning
I can't smile or breathe
while my lips are frowning
diamonds & crystals
from my eyes are my tears
beautiful but hard
I can't shatter my fears
holding my breath
I sink down oh so deep
I lie on the bottom
and continue to weep
liquid red rubies
try to pour from my veins
'tis Nemesis I become
I must grab hold of the reigns
I claw at the darkness
once again it's my tomb
I'm determined to reject
anger, heartache and gloom
my mind's eye is now quiet
it opens and sees
the shimmering light
feels the comforting breeze
though I'm weary & weak
I labor to stand
survival is bleak
but I hold out my hand
I grasp a rope dangling
its splinters I feel
the rope is a chain

reinforced now by steel
with confidence and love
determined i rise
weightless and free
to heaven my soul flies