Dark clouds surrounded me
Where the skies were once blue
My mind filled with ill thoughts
Telling me what to do

The river flowed down my face
Rushing to the ground
Silently crying
Not making a sound

My head was throbbing
Heart pounding so fast
Crying hours on end
Wondering how long this would last

At times I thought of ending it
But I knew that wasn't right
It wouldn't be fair to my children
Mommy not tucking them in at night

When little eyes looked up to me
I reassured them "mommy will be ok"
"Grownups get sad sometimes"
But did it have to be this way?

Something had to be done
This shouldn't persevere
I had to seek help
The answer was very clear

There is a stigma that goes on
For those that don't know much
When it comes to mental illness
They say medication is a clutch

It saved me from drowning
Was the life vest that helped me swim
Since then I've grown stronger
See, everyone gets to win

The dark clouds drifted away
Sunny skies now took its place
Laughter has filled the room
Im taking life on with grace