Living with Depression

From out of nowhere you come,
To tear me down from the inside.
You drag me down into darkness
And block out the light of the world.

My friends do their best to help,
But you refuse to give any ground.
The tears build up in my heart
Where only moments ago there was light.

What can I do to drive you away,
To cause you to leave me for a time?
Should I let the tears fall?
Should I simply let go?

You haunt my every waking moment.
I constantly wonder when next you'll strike.
You want control of my life,
But can I allow that to happen?

You want to ruin me,
But that I will never allow.
You do not control me,
But how can I make you leave?