Stay On This Path

I've lived a life of hurt and pain
That I don't want to live again
Although once I stood so tall
It only meant I further fall

And wake up to this dreaded hurt
With all my senses on alert
The morning sun begins to prise
But I can't open up my eyes

I've already lost the will
While climbing up this endless hill
In daylight there's no place to hide
As soon as I would step outside

What's the point when I will lose?
Regardless of the path I choose
With destiny already set
And only leading to regret

Because the mirror never lies
Reflections I can't recognise
Which makes me turn and walk away
The only reason I don't stay

But it will always follow me
Depression that I only see
Because even though I'm walking blind
I always feel it just behind...

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I'm sure once we've all been here
Depression's path that seems to steer
And at times it feels so dark
That we might even miss the spark

But promises that it will shine
While also lighting up the sign
With direction clearly shown
Solid and made of cobblestone

To happiness this path will lead
Where from depression we are freed
With climbs achieved despite the slope
If only we won't give up hope