I hide in the shadows and dust of the grave,
I hide in the power and strength of the brave.
I hide in machines, in the cogs and the gears.
I hide in the darkness; I hide in my fears.

I hide behind makeup and a flawless face,
I hide in my heartbeats and their too-quick pace,
I hide in the sun, the clouds, and the rain,
I hide in the darkness; I hide in my pain.

I hide in the warmth and burn of the fire,
I hide in my rage, my angst, and my ire,
I hide in the light that I cannot see,
I hide in the darkness that hides in me.