So let the darkness come

The chemicals run through my veins

My senses numb, my heart in my ears

Tears subside to flow, subside to grow 

And then the darkness will come

I go through the motions 

My body breathes for me because I don't give it any thought

My face contracts as to express some ancient dreams

And so the darkness shall come.

The light of the screen flickers in the dark room

The sound of the useless fan that spins and spews back out the hot air

Everywhere memories of distant people, distant lives

And yet the darkness is coming

Those who've never loved have no business loving

Old voices, buried ghosts whisper in my brain

But all I feel is the ticking of the heart and the beating of the clock

I'm closer now... To the darkness I've called upon

They rage against my senses now!

Overpowering what would have been, what could have been and what will never be

As the tide washes over my legs. My chest. Covers my face.

I lie down still and accept... It has come