Shadow of Myself

Time stood still in darkness
My heart aches into nothingness
I felt life and joy had left me
Cast to the shores of melancholy

I am now a shadow of my past 
Emptiness, persistently last
Slowly and hauntingly withering away
Happiness no longer finds its way

I used to laugh more than I should have
I used to live carefree and bold
Enjoying freedom, spirit, and love
Long gone and no more can I have and hold 

I am in deep, deep darkness
Sinking ever so quickly, dark and deep
Pained, lost, and helpless
Save me, show me a life worth to keep

- the dramatic elf, nights before Christmas