If she chose to believe
In her own dream
Just this once
Perhaps it could come true

I promised myself
I’d never let you complete me
But here I am almost whole
Oh what a tragedy

When you leave
I will be empty and lost
Broken, just like you found me
Begging you to stay at any cost

Some fear the night;
Scared of monsters in the dark.
I prefer the darkness;
The only demons I fear
Are the ones inside me.

She was no longer sad
Though she had every reason
She’s no longer angry
feelings used to change like the seasons

empty and numb
Is all she feels now
That’s probably worse
Deep down she knows

She perfected her facade
Pretend it’s all okay
Shut down and feel nothing
Easier than feeling everyday

It is both my biggest blessing
And my greatest curse
To feel everything
With such deep emotion

They asked me not to tell my story,
it would cause others too much pain.
They were so afraid of my voice,
That i learned to fear it too.
It wasn’t until I found writing,
That I realized just how powerful my voice is.

They take and take with no thought of giving
Leave you in the shadows, barely living

Drain your soul; leave you with scars
Then wonder why you don't reach for the stars

They continue to judge without any care
Then label you broken beyond repair

They ignore your struggles and trivialize your pain
Then wonder why you can't break the chains

Don't let their darkness consume your light
Don't let their words dim your inner sight

You are strong, you are resilient
Your spirit is unbreakable and brilliant

So let them talk, let them judge
They cannot fathom the strength you've trudged

And when they ask why you are so dark
Show them your light and leave your mark