Trying To Survive

With tired bleak eyes, I try to rise.

I made it through the day, but failed to see a prize.

Another day comes, another day goes.

Will I be okay today?

Nobody really knows.

I'm struggling and drained, what's the purpose of this pain?

I guess it's to keep life content and entertained.

I'm trying to survive, keep myself alive.

Every breath I take is like taking a dive.

My anxiety persists, it always insists.

It's made a home in my head where it beats me with bloody fists.

I hate this life, I don't feel alright.

My demons keep me close and hold me tight.

I don't know what's around the corner, I'm terrified to look.

All this waiting and pacing is leaving me all shook.

I beg and I plead, just go away and leave.

Trapped in a nightmare, can't get reprieve.