I thought I couldn't and I couldn't,
the shadows of fear, like a veil,
sheltered my dreams in the dark night,
and the echo of silence stole my longing.
I thought I knew nothing and I knew nothing,
the words drowned, hid themselves,
like withered leaves in a rushing river,
whispering in their currents, my melodies.
I thought I had no strength and I faltered,
each step a faltering, a silent cry,
doubts clung, like chains,
and the weight of the world, a heavy destiny.
I thought the burden was too much and I fell,
the ground embraced me in its cold reality,
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