The Flame Within

Amidst the shadows of my mind
Doubt and sadness lurk and bind
Loneliness creeps and takes its hold
A darkness that's hard to console

But in this black abyss I find
A spark of light that's undefined
A flame that flickers deep within
An ember of creativity, a new beginning

I pour my thoughts onto the page
A dark and twisted symphony I wage
Like Baudelaire, I weave my spell
A melody of misery, a tale to tell

For in my sadness, there's a beauty
A muse that fuels my creativity
A light that shines within the dark
Inspiration that ignites a spark

And so I write, my soul ablaze
In darkness, I find a way to gaze
At the world through different eyes
A new perspective, a fresh disguise

The darkness, doubt, and loneliness
Are but a canvas for my creativity's finesse
And like a phoenix from the ashes rise
A work of art that leaves you hypnotized.

aedena