I stand alone on this empty stage

I stand alone on this empty stage, The curtains closed, the lights all fade. I look around, but all I see Is darkness, emptiness, and me. I hear the whispers of the past, The memories that never last. The dreams I had, the hopes I held, All shattered now, the pieces shelled. I try to move, but my feet won't budge. I try to think, but the voices judge. I'm lost in thought, lost in time, Trapped in this endless climb. But still I stand, I won't give in. I'll fight the darkness, fight the din. I'll find my way, I'll find my voice, And in the end, I'll have my choice.