The Unyielding Passage of Time

Wanted to kill myself yesterday
Couldn’t handle it, life in the fray
Demons and devils coming out to play
Why couldn’t they leave?
Why couldn’t I stay?

Searched for sunlight this eve
The faintest ray I couldn’t perceive
Went inside, intent to sob on my sleeve
Why can’t I feel?
Why can’t I grieve?

I plan to survive tomorrow
Crippled, sinking for excess of sorrow
Living on clichés of time I’ve had to borrow
Will I devour life?
Will I suck out the marrow?