Sometimes our deepest wounds come back to haunt
break open scars that once were healed
minds and hearts turned inside out
where once was sturdy, now is hurt
The pain inside begins to grow and we question our own worth
as if our being was founded on lies instead of truth
and achievements become hollow as we negate their respect
suddenly in solitude, we begin to fathom regret
The recent past of pleasure escapes the darkened tunnels of our souls
our returning friend of failure comes to threaten our own growth
then, as we finally fall, the depth of deceit drowns out our wisdom
knees upon the floor, darkness overhead, we die within our kingdom
When suddenly, a spark ensues, ignites the synapses of control
we lift our heads and break a smile, resilience resets our roles
the fight within to step back up, with pounding in our hearts
this isn’t our first time down and climbing our way out
Life's Lessons and Mental Health 