Shadows of pain block the sun Joy turns sour in the shade Twisted desires nauseate Self-hatred masquerades in smiles Demons come out to play Casting nets in daylight Trapping hearts and twisting dreams Nightmares turn beautiful in time Charcoal and ash Charcoal and ash Burn memories into scars Marking territory Claiming all they see Making them beg to be taken Beg for more Begging for the honor To be twisted unrecognizable Freedom in acceptance Relinquishing all Feasting on the beating hearts Of the innocently depraved Gambling souls Playing for keeps