I need some fresh air,
to help my head clear,
or do I need a clear head,
to enjoy the fresh air.

Many times I took a break,
or was it a break?
The shadows of my mind,
still lurked to remind.
On vacation and running,
chased by darkness,
frightened by fear,
all darkness still so near.
Escaping seemed futile,
still I ran the mile.
Refuse to give in,
strengthen myself to win.

No matter how strong,
the darkness still sang its song.
"I'm here,
you can never
get rid of me,
your soul will never be free."

As the years past by,
I continued to defy.
I continued to fight,
to make my life right,
until I changed my
method of operating,
darkness kept on relating.

One day,
the dark shadow rumbled,
in I tumbled,
refused to run,
dived right to the core,
started evening the score.
The shadow said hello,
I'm part of you silly fellow,
It's about time
you took time,
to face me.

Fear of myself
was the problem,
refusing to understand
my dark sides demand.
Finally understanding,
made my life less demanding.
Then I positively
started expanding.

With my darkness in check,
I started to correct.
Still not perfect,
but at least in check.

G