#THEINSTITUTE #SINKORSWIM #CHFM #MISSIONSTATEMENT #MAKE_THEM_TURN_IT_UP @firsttrackever @justgettingstarted Im trapped in myself and damn its a dark place, Lost in my thoughts with tears streaming down my face, Every day is a struggle, no escaping the pain, Dying inside, but I gotta maintain. Invisible weight on my shoulders, it is crushing me Battling demons, that reside inside for free Searching for solace, but it's too damn hard to find, In this lonely ass world where i am forever resigned Dreams shattered, like a mirror on the floor, Life's a warzone, and I keep fighting for more, But the battles I face, they all tearing me apart, Dying inside, I guess I'll mend my own heart. My mind is moving, slow and steady, Reflecting on the past, feeling so unready But I won't give up, Imma keep pushing through, Even when it feels like im black and blue. I wear a smile, but it is just a disguise, Hiding all the pain that's buried deep inside, Drowning in sorrow can't seem catch my breath, Dying inside, I hope I can conquer this test. darkness around me it's impossible to see, But I won't let it define anything about me I'll rise from the ashes like a phoenix in flight, Dying inside, but I’m not done with this fight Every scar tells a story of all my battles won, Surviving the struggles I won't run or come undone Imma keep pushing forward no matter of the cost, Dying inside, but I refuse to be lost. With every verse I spit, I alleviate more pain, Pouring my soul out like a monsoon rain, Imma keep fighting to set my soul free, Dying inside, I hope the darkness isn’t destiny