Shadows In My Mind

Leaning against the wall

blade in hand

I gazed at the stars

Which formed a band

They seemed to be calling

I sighed at their beauty

Looked at my wrists

Should I resume my duty?

A shadow filled my mind

"End it, you're useless", it hissed

I nodded and wiped back the tears that dismissed

I'm not even wanted. I'm ugly and dumb

"That's right, girly. Take that blade, make it numb"

Suddenly, light filled up the place

"Do not think of yourself as such a disgrace.

You are beautiful, cherished, adored and loved.

By your loving, heavenly father from above.

Rebuke the shadows that stray through your mind

Who want destruction to follow your life."

So I tell you the truth

You truly are loved

By the one who sculpted you

By your father, up above