Silent Battles

In my mind, dark specters
attempt to conquer me.
Subconscious wars I've waged
against these enemies.
At times I fight the battles
and think that I can win.
Other days, the darkness
just tells me to give in.

It's like I'm in a dream...
running in slow motion,
or floundering amidst
a deep and stormy ocean...
I reach out for a life raft,
but feel the anchor's weight.
If I don't release it,
drowning is my fate.

I'm trying to call out,
but cannot form the words.
Then screams become an echo
and only go unheard.
Trapped by walls of silence,
I issue my last plea-
"Oh, dear God in heaven,
please come and set me free."
Author Unknown