Ashes

Everyone is sick and everyone is tired.

We are mad and depressed.

Looking out, all we see is gray.

The silver linings are getting thinner,

The clouds are getting darker.

We try, striving for more,

Searching to find any reason to move forward.

We scream and we run,

Pushing ourselves further and further,

We stand on the ledges our hearts pounding,

Grasping onto the adrenaline,

Seeking out the things that make our souls dance,

Diving into anything that sets off sparks.

Hoping that maybe one will catch,

The light will illuminate the darkness

And the fire will burn us into ashes.