Out of the Shadows

The world crushes me,

As I fall down,

Past battle-torn fields,

In the oceans I drown.

I fall past hope,

I fall past light.

I fall into shadow,

I fall into night.

The Darkness consumes

me,

With anger I fall,

Regrets all around me,

Cries ringing off the walls.

I see hope again,

But just a flicker,

It disappears before,

I can hold on.

The world's pressure ceases,

I raise my head,

To see out of shadows,

To see what lies ahead.

I rise out of shadow,

I rise out of night,

I rise into hope,

I rise into light.

My heart's will strengthens,

My soul runs free,

A bold world comes to light,

For the brave,

And for me.

Living without was life for me,

Now I rise above the sea,

I dare to climb,

For life to see.