I see a child- so safe and sound,
with friends and family gathered round,
no worries for the life ahead,
no monsters underneath the bed.

I see a house where youth was spent,
a garden where the dog was sent,
a street where children laughed all day,
a school yard where they used to play.

I see a birthday- cake and all,
an accidental trip and fall,
a mother hugs the hurt away,
her kiss means more than words can say.

I see a car that travelled well,
the distance one could never tell,
a happiness in every face,
no need to rush nor up the pace.

I see a dance, a first love's kiss,
a time of hope and total bliss,
a child growing to a man,
a future set out to a plan.

I see a man, his glowing bride,
their families so full of pride,
so many friends are gathered 'round,
nothing but love and laughther found.

I see another place called home,
another child not yet grown,
another street where children play,
another life begins today.

my journey shown within these scenes,
my youth now lost but in these dreams,
the pictures end, the pages fold,
I close the book, this chapter told.

If tomorrow were the end of this,
the end of pain, of happiness,
could you say that you lived it well?
and what great stories would you tell?

If all the world was set to fall,
no peace, no war, no law at all,
could you say that you'd made a mark?
and tell of how you used your spark?

If all of this were at an end,
no family, no foe or friend,
could you say that you'd lived it right?
Or will you make a change tonight?

All that you've said will be said tomorrow,
all that you have done will be done once more,
though your heart was once all mine to follow,
you needed more than my love could endure.

Nothing you can say to change tomorrow,
nothing you can do as the damage is done,
though you may find a new love to borrow,
nothing can stop that which first you begun.

All that is left can't save our tomorrow,
nothing to do but to start it again,
though you will cry it can't end the sorrow,
dragging my heart and soul far from your den.

All that you've said will be said tomorrow,
all that you have done will be done once more,
though your heart was once all mine to follow,
you needed more than my love could endure.

Nothing you can say to change tomorrow,
nothing you can do as the damage is done,
though you may find a new love to borrow,
nothing can stop that which first you begun.

All that is left can't save our tomorrow,
nothing to do but to start it again,
though you will cry it can't end the sorrow,
dragging my heart and soul far from your den.

Glimpse the light of ancient lore,
read the signs to find the door,

free your mind from the profane,
seek the truth in the arcane,

know the light from the abyss,
keep your brother from re-miss,

walk the path that others seek,
see and hear but never speak.

The force that binds us, sets us free,
to see the light of destiny,
to build the temple walls again,
within the hearts and minds of men.

The truth is here for all to see,
the god that lives in you and me,
a heaven closer than we think,
the knowledge lost to make that link.

The force that made us, breaks us too,
until we find that path so true,
the world repeats this age old tale,
until we find the holy grail.

The secrets of our ancient kin,
are locked away within our skin,
to find them we must all believe,
atonement shall we thus receive.

How can i turn back the clock?
Reverse the endless tick and tock,
go back to that most precious start,
before this dark world broke my heart.

How can I take back the time?
The roll of days in quick decline,
go back to where i once was safe,
before this life destroyed my faith.

How can i regain the years?
Forget the pain and all the tears,
go back to where the lines were crossed
before my soul was truly lost.

a call to bring your armies forth,
the old, the young- so soon from birth,
they come from east, south, west and north,
from all across the distant earth,

a cry, a scream, such aweful sound,
the pain and death rage all around,
so many spread across the ground,
the battle lost- no glory found,

a hush so soft you almost cry,
it gives you wings so you can fly,
high up above all those who pry,
your head from neck in just one try,

the silence sings your soul to sleep,
and takes you from that ancient keep,
your mind from in this dream so deep,
into your waking life will creep.

have faith in what you know can be,
hope not for what you cannot see,
hear all the words the choir sings,
hold close your heart when love begins,

hate not the thief or begging man,
he knows nothing of nature's plan,
heed all the cries of noble men,
here waits the chance to live again,

hark to the days of sacred life,
hide not your fear of satan's knife,
heal all your wounds within the fire,
hail not the gods nor man's desire.

When she was young her dreams were bright,
but time has slowly dimmed their light,

her final thought was cold and dark,
she saw no light, she felt no spark,

yet drifting into death's long rest,
she felt a warmth within her chest,

she dreamt of light, of happiness,
a glimpse of hope, an angel's kiss,

a dream she'd long thought lost to her,
a dream forgotten in life's blur,

she lies awake now, dazed but calm,
no sense of hate, no thoughts of harm,

a second shot, a fresh new start,
another chance to share her heart,

she leaves the ward, a world to see,
at last to meet her destiny.

Like sunshine burning in your eyes,
whilst staring up into the skies,

Like raindrops beating at your skin,
whilst waiting for the band to sing,

Like soil filtered through your hand,
whilst working on a plot of land,

Like autumn wind run through your hair,
whilst walking through the fog with care,

Love is like these little things,
it takes your breath when it begins,

You never know when it will come,
so often missed and seldom won.

This burning pain within my chest,
the demon screams and will not rest,
he craves that which i cannot give,
the root of life so he can live,

This draining force within my veins,
the creature feeds and yet refrains,
he punishes to make me bend,
to give him life, this evil friend,

This stabbing pain within my head,
the monster turns my vision red,
he hungers for that taste so sweet,
in trade for life beyond defeat,

This yearning deep within my skin,
the ****** begs my soul to sin,
release him from this cage inside,
to quench his thirst and join his side.

When she was young her heart was whole,
its strength and depth at her control,
to share it with those all around,
or save it for one to be found.

Then as a child her heart was split,
the pieces pulled with no remit,
mishapen, warped, beyond repair,
surrounded with self-centered 'care'.

This girl grew up a shy recluse,
her soul a slave to dark abuse,
ignored by most, a friend to few,
in need of love, but one so true,

no trust or friendship in her life,
save for the cold kiss of her knife,
she drifts through life devoid of light,
a wraith, a shadow in the night,

her memories hint of happy times,
though life reminds her of its crimes,
no love without a price to pay,
no knight to take her far away,

when she was young her heart was pure,
her mind was set, her stance was sure,
no thoughts of hate lived in her mind,
no fear of love left far behind,

this child now grown, alone and scared,
a life from which she'll not be spared,
her dreams of love forgotten now,
as darkness takes its final bow.

Torrid lies in horrid dreams,
ruthless acts bring dreadful screams,
hopeless lives in empty bliss,
deathly wish through serpent's kiss,

questions lost to answers found,
secrets sold the world around,
dark and cold encompass light,
grounded souls in search of flight,

strong defended by the weak,
gods abandoned by the meek,
all to have but none to give,
long of life but not to live.

See shadows drift through open doors,
feel heavy boots on wooden floors,

Let panic take on full control,
as fear consumes both heart and soul,

Hear metal scrape on plastered walls,
as foot steps echo through the halls,

Deep in the dark the nightmares wait,
with thoughts of death, that sense of fate,

The act is quick and without pain,
the spine soon severed from the brain,

Now take the knife, assume the form,
the killer lives, their soul reborn.

Let me show you what i see,
each time I put a verse to rhyme,
all that i feel, and think and do,
is written here, safe for all time.

Let me take you to the edge,
right to the end of every line,
a place where pain and pleasure meet,
a place where thoughts and dreams combine.

Let me build a world for you,
from all that I have felt and done,
my secret wants, my deadly sins,
the web of truth and lies unspun.

Let me tell you who i am,
the boy i was, the man i'll be,
the truth is here, no lie or sham,
within these words you will find me.

A chorus less a single voice,
an angel taken from our lives,
her song cut short without a choice,
these thoughts of her all that survives,

An empty space where once was light,
a hole that cannot be refilled,
that spark put out without a fight,
a life that we must now rebuild,

a treasure lost but for her worth,
a soul reclaimed before her time,
to rest in peace within the earth,
to sleep and dream that life sublime.

Ripping, scratching, breaking out;
Dismembered, left no will to shout.

Scraping, tearing, wrenching free;
A hollow shell resembling me.

Gnawing, gouging, piercing through;
No will to fight, nothing to do.

Flapping, floating, drifting past;
No fear remains, no pain at last.

I see the world as it should be,
the world that we were meant to see,
a simple life for you and me,
where every son of man is free.

I see the way to make it right,
the way to turn from dark to light,
a simple plan to end this blight,
to bring a close to every fight.

I see our place in time and space,
the times we all must surely face,
a simple way to end the chase,
to make us one; a human race.

I see all this, and so do you,
as does the world around us too,
the simple things we all can do,
to save us from 'the mighty few'.

One last smile before we part,
One last kiss right from the heart,

One last look into your soul,
One last chance to lose control,

One last time before I go,
One last word and then you'll know,

One last glance toward the sky,
One last wave to say goodbye.

see her grace, each move like air,
feel her close, her warmth and care,
hear her voice, each note a song,
let her show you right from wrong,

see her shape, each curve and line,
feel her warm, angelic shine,
hear her call, so soft and sweet,
let her sweep you off your feet,

see her way, so pure and kind,
feel her there, deep in your mind,
hear her thoughts, her hopes and dreams,
let her show that loves redeems.

what maketh rain and shadow fall,
what maketh nature heed its call;

what maketh day to follow night,
what maketh love the mind to fight;

what maketh dream the heart to speak,
what maketh death the soul to seek;

what maketh hope and peace to reign,
what maketh war the world in pain.

see wonder in that place so high,
as shapes and patterns fill the sky,

see magic in the smallest thing,
as insects crawl and robins sing,

see beauty in the world around,
as every sight and sense is found,

see every day as fresh and new,
as each brings greater things to do,

see nothing more than fun and game,
as no two moments are the same,

see life as it was meant to be,
as hope and love run wild and free.

Forget all that scares you and all of your woe,
Forget all the evil that you've come to know,
Forget all the heartache and all of the pain,
Forget all the horrors and come home again.

Forget all the demons that covet your soul,
Forget all those people who seek to control,
Forget all the worries that eat at your heart,
Forget all the dangers and make a new start.

Forget all the questions and all of the lies,
Forget all the things you've come to despise,
Forget all that's not of a happier time,
Forget all of this because now you are mine.

Out of the void and into your life,
Out on our own and into the strife,
Out in the world in search of a home,
Out on our own but never alone,

Out with the old and in with the new,
Out of our depth but making it through,
Out in the light away from the dark,
Out of the void and making a mark,

Out of our home- descending to hell,
Out of our zone- our comforting shell,
Out in the dark away from the light,
Out of control and into the fight,

Out of the team that made it this far,
Out on our own with many a scar,
Out of the flames- no love left to burn,
Out for the count- no hope of return.

as evenings pass and memories fade,
as light is swallowed by the shade,
as hope gives way to emptyness,
as life gives up all thoughts of bliss,
as pain takes hold upon the soul,
as fear consumes and takes control,
as dark enslaves the love and light,
as life gives up the final fight.

A cry for help, so much to tell,
so trapped within this empty shell.

A cry for help, a hopeless cause,
so lost in life's infernal wars.

A cry for help, a life in shame,
a time to act- to end this game.

A cry for help, the battle ends,
the final tear as dark descends.

Show me your face and tell me your name,
give me your hand and i'll do the same.

Show me the way and light up my life,
stand by my side and keep me from strife.

Show me your love and help me to shine,
give me your heart and you can have mine.

Show me the world and what we could be,
stay in my life and share it with me.

Glittered gold, angelic light,
glimmers through the darkest night,
guiding those who feel its might,
down the path of hope and right.

Silver haze, a cloudy mist,
enclosed within a mortal kist,
confusing those who cannot see,
the ways of peace and destiny.

Warm embrace, a sacred hold,
encased against demonic cold,
saving those who know its name,
from that dark eternal shame.

Shadow cast, unholy cloud,
appears to all a deathly shroud,
calling those who must repent,
and save their souls from dark descent.

Forget me not, in face and mind,
record my life, not just my kind,
forgive the wrongs, protect the rights,
preserve the love, not just the fights.

Forget me not, in heart and soul,
take note of me, not just my role,
present me as i am in truth,
describe my life, not just my youth.

Forget me not, in act and deed,
hold close my dreams, not just my greed,
defend the man, not just the name,
remember me, not what they claim.

Through this cold eternal dark,
my soul cries for the angel's spark,
yet to the skies the gods embark,
and leave me thus- a man-like shark.

Destroying those i hold too near,
i eat through love and feed on fear,
i cannot feel nor shed a tear,
nor plead to those that left me here.

Now in my deeds i do no right,
and in my arms i feel no fight,
as through my eyes i see no light,
and in my heart lies no respite.

Searching for a life sublime,
lost within a world of crime,
few that reap though many sow,
few that give though many stow.

Floating in the sea of souls,
drowning in unfinished goals,
few that smile though many talk,
few that stand though many walk.

Sitting in a field of life,
blown by winds of pain and strife,
few that see though many watch,
few that grasp though many clutch.

Laying in a bed of hope,
rest beyond the masses' scope,
few that dream though many try,
few that feel though many cry.

I crank it up to keep them down,
A smile to hide my secret frown,

Through searing pain and blinding light,
These shadows reign unholy might,

My body lost to dark control,
They feast upon my very soul,

I crank it up and turn the key,
This smile is all there is of me,

The music stops, the volume fades,
Control complete, my mind degrades,

My life a shrouded crimson haze,
Descending through my final days.

within my mind; an angel's light,
to guide me through the endless night,

within my heart; an angel's soul,
dispelling evil's dark control,

Within my arms; an angel's form,
protection from the demon swarm,

Within my bed; an angel's love,
to lift me to the skies above.

these demons paint with ancient art,
deception on my aching heart,

a hell hound circles in my mind,
her howling call alerts her kind,

while serpents serve their evil needs,
with thoughts of dark and sordid deeds,

a phoenix flies and burns away,
as life is torn and left to fray,

though gods look down upon my heart,
they quickly turn and soon depart,

their angels fall and sadly weep,
my soul, this hell will surely keep.

hearts combined before their birth,
two souls entwined beyond this earth,
together through the trail of years,
in balance by their hopes and fears,

the gods throw obstacles their way,
deception tempts true hearts to stray,
yet strengthened by each call to arms,
the lines are drawn against their qualms.

disaster brings the gift of strife,
as chaos reigns upon their life,
yet even in those darkest hours,
neither shrinks away or cowers.

a universe of hate and pain,
attacks their strength and hope again,
yet even through the worst of times,
their unity forever shines.

And when the final die is cast,
no future left but in the past,
they drift into obscurity,
for love transcends mortality.

Start afresh, return to source,
and follow not the weathered course,

leave your troubles at the door,
to free your mind so you can soar,

take in all that you can see,
and be that which you hope to be,

keep your temper in its place,
create a life and win the race.

skin the touch of liquid fire,
singeing through the soul's desire,

fingers run through satin hair,
afloat as angel wings on air,

eyes by which the stars are showered,
heart and mind are overpowered,

tears my soul and life apart,
this creature captivates my heart.

whispered thoughts in jaded minds,
hidden acts through shaded blinds,
secret touches cloaked in dreams,
world outside forgot it seems,

muffled cries kept under wraps,
metal chains on leather straps,
gagged and bound a writhing wreck,
hands entwined on pulsing neck,

fingers claw through satin hair,
teeth bite deep on skin so fair,
blood and sweat combine in flow,
motion steady; hard yet slow,

beaded sweat on oiled thighs,
skin on skin as passions rise,
power play as hearts beat fast,
primal lust released at last,

passion flows to dizzying height,
slave submits to pleasured might,
another ****** of brutal power,
forces slave again to cower,

quivering with lust and fear,
pleasure bringing ****** near,
hearts together, thighs entwined,
eternally their souls combined.

thoughts of hate; my head i fill,
as talons scrape my window sill,
the memories rack my bones again,
as demons make my bed their den,

each night i feel them take control,
as each one strips away my soul,
and leaves me here a broken shell,
my haven lost en route to hell,

these demons are my guilty sin,
that eats away the life within,
my sanity; the locks that hold,
my heart already growing cold,

the light of dawn dispels my fear,
as demons now retreat and clear,
my empty bed again my own,
a dream perhaps? the truth unknown.

drifting in the sea of sleep,
lost in night's infernal keep,
rusted chains on life's stone wall,
ties that break as ages fall,
hopes and dreams of man's desire,
forged in time's immortal fire,
sacred thoughts the fires reap,
burning holes through mem'ries deep,
thoughts of love's eternal power,
fading with each passing hour,
leaving this most fragile shell,
never more these words to tell.

A grain of sand knows not its worth,
upon the lands across this Earth,

Yet every grain ìs paramount,
to mark each second's passing count,

For housed within infinity,
each grain attains divinity,

And when the grains have ceased to fall,
the sands of time engulf us all.

Our time on this earth,
but a blink from our birth,
as the clock ticks away from conception.

The present is burned,
and the past not returned,
as our dreams are all lost to reflection.

The progression of days,
never falters nor stays,
as we march toward truth from deception.

At the end of our time,
as our bodies decline,
we accept our eternal damnation.

a man seeks out his destiny,
in hope that he is meant to be,

searching for a sign of god,
a path on which the angels trod,

with signs aplenty all around,
man sees naught but sky and ground,

faith it seems is lost to most,
no sight of father, son, or ghost,

yet faith is more than what we see,
and hope means more than you or me,

for man is lost without belief,
and life will give no quick relief.

As the tuna swim by,
and the manta ray fly,
hear the sound of the mer-maiden's wail,

When the turtle looks out,
from its shell at the spout,
of the ship with the white shredded sail,

In the eye of the shark,
there's a smile in the dark,
at the glint of the mer-maiden's tail,

As the lobster ***** scuttle,
'cross a broken glass bottle,
the weakened girl surely must fail,

The hunter now gone,
like the mer-maiden's song,
and the turtle returns to the sail.

Falling from life's final rung,
water fills each aching lung,

Drowning in the sea of time,
torrid past prevents my climb,

Sinking to the depths of hate,
anger's shroud will not sedate,

Set adrift in hopelessness,
starved of air and heaven's bliss,

Darkness fills my mind with dread,
trapped within this loathsome bed,

Heartless shell my deeds reveal,
never more life's warmth to feel.

Hands that follow every move,
face that mimics every groove,
soulful eyes in heartless shell,
silent lips my secrets tell,

Creature cast in skin and bone,
statue made of moving stone,
empty hulk of evil seed,
jaded mass of wicked deed,

Standing just within my grasp,
hidden walls prevent my clasp,
frozen shadows now unfurled,
trapped within this hazy world.

Sunrise on savannah plain,
graceful flight of noble crane,
silent wings of gliding bee,
drifting leaf from ancient tree,

wonders for the world to view,
lost to all but special few,
modern man with savage ways,
counting down our ending days,

worker ants we slave and toil,
ignorant of sky and soil,
lost in pointless task and deed,
wounded planet left to bleed,

die is cast by dark desire,
destined for eternal fire,
hellish flame engulfs us all,
man and beast together fall,

sunset with atomic dawn,
empty lands of hope forlorn,
blackened soil of absent trees,
silent world no birds or bees,

wonders lost before their time,
man the cause of epic crime,
savage man of modern days,
grieving for their former ways.

Shadows of forgotten times,
silent thoughts in sacred minds,

Happy moments brief in time,
hours lost in dreams sublime,

Shadows taint the hallowed ground,
loved ones lost and never found,

Hopeless dreams in darkness dwell,
soon to leave this mortal shell.

This tired mind with broken heart;
this shattered man of tortured art;

This shadow place of evil dreams;
this house of hope with broken beams;

This ray of light with setting sun;
this crippled soul that cannot run.

Desolation, cold despair;
emptiness, my soul is bare;

Solitude; the silence reigns;
isolated; heart in chains;

Rescue me, my love for trade;
escape me; my love betrayed.