What is this melancholy state <br />That keeps the mind most dark <br />And makes these thoughts and speech irate? <br />What is this melancholy state <br />That hides the happiness <br />And makes these words sound glum with hate? <br />What is this melancholy state? <br /> <br /> <br />What is it that has contrived <br />And tricked the mind to make me feel <br />That all around is bleak and ill? <br />They are but shadows of the past <br />Which in the gloom of unlit space <br />Creates a fear from unclear shapes. <br />What is this melancholy state? <br /> <br /> <br />Please may I request <br />That your light will shine again <br />And make these shadows clear to see <br />And cease their menacing touch on me <br />It seems to me that only thee <br />Can shine the light that sets me free. <br />What is this melancholy state?<br /><br />David Taylor<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/melancholy-state/
