Dark Shadow

For many years I tried so hard

 To live a life....a normal life

But I can't escape this dark shadow

That's always creeping up beside me

For many years I tried to hide

 Fighting my battles quietly inside

Afraid to say something and open up

About this dark shadow that's taking over my life

Fearful of being judged and misunderstood

Many nights I cried myself to sleep

Asking why me... why it had to be me?

I thought hiding it is for the best

Though this dark shadow won't give me a rest

But I can't seem to find an answer

I just happened to be an innocent sufferer

Of this dark shadow that never leaves

 me Even when I beg and plead