Hell hath no fury
Like that of a woman scorned
And soon, love, you’ll realize
The beast you have transformed

I’m setting off on my own
And wondered what you were thinking
But then again, you never cared
Just go back to your drinking

I’ll find my way, without you
And it’ll be easy you see
For I’ve been making it on my own
As long as my memory can remind me

Don’t trouble yourself, I know my way to the door
Go ahead and take another pull
You’ll need the ***** to keep you straight
When you realize your life isn’t worth bull

See I’ve got these suicidal tendencies
and they’ve gotten me in trouble
I’m not allowed to be alone
It’s like I’m trapped inside a bubble

I had this habit of carving my skin
and they think that’s not okay
I can’t play with sharp things
They’ve taken them all away

I once played with fire and you can guess what happened
it got a little out of hand and I burned myself and others
So now I’m forced to sit and shiver
For my flame they did smother

I liked to tie knots in this old dusty rope
and when one day I tried to see if it’d catch me
They took my rope and hid my belts
So now my pants hang to my knee

One time I took some pills
to see what they would do
But they pumped my system clean
And stole my bottle of gin too

I always was a fan of heights
and when I tried to see if I could fly
They locked my in this padded room
Where I can’t even see the sky

The final straw was when I had this gun
and I held it to my temple
The trigger wouldn’t ******* squeeze
And now they treat me like I’m mental

Cause I’ve got these suicidal tendencies
people have started to judge
I’m just like you, only I don’t care
If I’m alive or cold to the touch

If I could fly away
You know that I would

I’d leave behind this cold existence
Feel the wind give it’s sweet resistance

I’d set my cares free
and learn what it meant to simply be

Cut the binding iron strings
and focus on the breeze beneath my wings
'
I’d break the chains that kept me here
Forget the sense of hatred and fear

Dive into the world I’ve imagined in my dreams
and embrace the sun’s bright, golden beams

If only I could fly away
You know that I would, how could there be doubt
When you’ve seen what I’ve withstood

I’m sorry  this is who I am
And I’m sorry you don’t understand
I’m sorry for the way life works
And I’m sorry for the way you’ve hurt

Forgive me for the many wrongs
Found on this forsaken earth
Forgive me for the suffering
And for those who’ve never known comforting

I apologize for the millions of deaths
Of those who were too young
And I apologize for the way you felt
When you realized the hand you’d been dealt

I’ve come to terms and understand
These things are not my fault
But for you I’ll take the blame
And bare the weight of your horrendous pain

I’ll give credit where it’s due
You really had me fooled
Your little act was so convincing
The ******* world was enthralled

Who could’ve guessed
The secrets you’ve been keeping
So your life was an open book?
What are these chapters I’m just now reading?

When your life is a lie
You can’t afford to relax
One little slip-up
And you’re suddenly unmasked

Now who is there to love you?
When you’ve pushed us all away
With your lies and deceptions
Revealing how easily you betray

The skeletons in your closet
Are coming back in full force
They’ll drag you back with them
Like a raging dark horse

Back into the darkness you’ll go
With nothing but your misery
To be your constant companion
And erase your bitter memory

It’s all happening so fast
The panting breath, roaming hands
The clothes strewn floor, tangled limbs
I know this isn’t what we planned

But it’s happening now and I want to say
Before you quietly sneak away
I don’t regret a single thing
I only wish that you could stay

And when I pass you by
We’ll share a secret little smile
And relive those fiery moments
That made it all worthwhile

Is this what I get for actually trying
A slap in the face by the one I called mine
I guess this teaches me a lesson
Never let your true feelings shine

I should’ve known better than to get my hopes up
I’d heard the word about you, but I let it go
Why should I believe them, when you said they were lies
Who was I to know you were just putting on a show

When you said forever, I really thought you meant it
I was new to this game of love
I placed all my trust in you, just to have you **** it
Like I was standing on a mountain and felt you shove

One day I’ll move on
These wounds will have healed
But for the rest of my days
My heart will be sealed

Tick-tock* goes the clock
You’re running out of time, my dear
Life waits for no one
Wasn’t that made perfectly clear?

Where life is in a rush
Death takes its time
It knows you can’t escape
So it carefully plans your demise

How does that make you feel
Knowing either way you’re ******?
Is it possible for the living to make it through
Without feeling our time is corrupt?

They say I have talent
but what does that mean
when I don’t have the courage
to follow my dreams

I’ve heard the things they say
One day I’ll make it big
But do they even realize
I’m standing on a twig

My body weighing it down
In no time I’ll come crashing
down from their expectations
and they’ll know it was all for *nothing

Here’s to the girls who can drive me crazy
we fight,
we curse,
and want to **** each other
But in the end, we still love one another

Here’s to the girls I’ll never forget
those late night drives,
boy crazy moments,
and 7 am wake up calls, I’ll always remember
even when the fire of my life burns down to an ember

Here’s to the girls who have stood by me
we can talk about anything,
or nothing at all,
and still gain some comfort
With just a minimal effort

Here’s to the girls who are my sisters
no, we’re not blood,
we don’t look alike,
and even though we may be neither
We’ve come to learn some things run deeper

Here’s to the girls that make life worth living
we’ve grown up together,
laughed together,
and cried together, but if one day we stray apart
That’s okay, because they’ll each have a place in my heart

Here’s to the girls that I hope will read this
You are beautiful,
You are strong,
And you will do great things
You’re just learning to fly, just now spreading your wings

Those are my girls, and I hope they’ll remember
This little poem I wrote, when they’ve moved on to something better
All the rainy days will pass, but I’ll still be here
Standing in the past, with the sunlight shining clear

Yes, I’ve been to Hell
I saw the fiery blaze
Stared into Satan’s eyes
And lost myself in his gaze

I remember the screams
Of the ****** and forsaken
I was too late to escape
For my soul had been taken

But what I didn’t see coming
Was that my heart was gone too
Had I fallen in love
Just when life fell through?

The demon for which I fell
Lured me from my path
He brought me to the Underworld
Where I knew merciless wrath

He had the looks of an angel
But it wasn’t until I’d fallen
I saw his black heart
Which was by no means uncommon

He twisted my world
Until I forgot who I was
Until he became my everything
My life's only cause

This demon I speak of
Who changed my world view
Oh what was his name…..
Oh wait, it was you

Once you’ve been to the breaking point
There’s a mark on your soul forever
A wound that deep doesn’t disappear
It’ll heal, but the scar will leave you never

I can still picture in my mind
The little pills piled in my hand
The knot in my stomach
Things going as planned

I remember the panic
When I swallowed those pills
Throwing them back up
Too scared to make the ****

Isn’t that human nature though
Survival drilled into our being
Even when you want it all to end
That ******* instinct keeps your heart beating

I look back on those days
And still feel the shame
Thinking those watchful eyes knew my secret
Stupid I know, but I felt it just the same

Can you imagine the desperation
To be at the end of your rope?
Then living with those actions forever
Struggling to recapture lost hope

In this forsaken
This land of the taken
These memories shaken
Why have I awakened?

The time has come now
For you all to bow down
To the new leader now
Will this be allowed?

We hungry and lonely
The ****** and the lowly
Forced to worship the holy
The one and the only

This god who forbade us
Who made us and changed us

Is it just me
Who is dying to see
What it means to be free
To choose what to believe

Will someone explain
If in this new reign
Will life be the same
Can we even blame?

The ones who allowed it
Are those who endowed it
They saw it befit
To make us commit

Now to doubt is a crime
It’s no better with time
We must rely on these rhymes
To break the confines

So in these words I impart
The plagues of my heart
So you may take part
When this order falls apart...

Walk away from the sun
Forget what you’ve done

Give the darkness a try
Kiss your nightmares goodbye

For in the darkness you see
We’re all family

And in the shadows we thrive
Do more than survive

Give up your inhibitions
We’re all on the same mission

To live a life so sweet
We all feel complete

Give the darkness a try
Embrace the dark side

Walk away from the sun
Forget what you’ve done

There’s a reason that I write
Staying up the whole **** night
Just to finish another piece
That will set your soul alight

There’s a reason that I write
One hidden from your view
Not known to one and all
Made clear to very few

There’s a reason that I write
This is my pride and joy
My life laid down bare
Something time cannot destroy

This is the reason that I write
It keeps my mind in check
To keep from going off the deep end
To avoid the inevitable wreck

That’s the reason that I write
The words are like my blood
Containing my very essence
Let loose in an elegant flood

That’s the reason that I write
I don’t expect you to understand
But to whom it may concern
This is my life unmanned

Yes, I am a Woman
But I am much more than that
I am more than thighs and hips
I have dreams and ambition
Not a slave for your kicks

Yes, I am a Woman
I am not a trophy to be won
Not a game to be played
I am a human being
Do not drag me through this charade

Yes, we are Women
And we come in all shapes and sizes
We are your Mothers, Sisters, Friends, and Wives
We are your equals
Do not subject us to lies

Yes, we are Women
Living in an unfair world
Striving for an impossible image
KIlling ourselves in the name of perfection
All too often, becoming a percentage

Yes, we are Women
And we know how it should be
You should treat us with respect
Love, care, and dignity
Do not grow angry when we are not what you expect

Yes, we are Women
And we will slowly rise above
And I wish it would end tonight
But the truth of the matter is
We will always be looked down on from sight

We are Women, hear us roar

The wood is rough against his skin
As he anchors himself down
There’s a full moon rising in the sky
He must protect his little town

He feels the change down to his core
And tries not to cry out
But when the rope digs into his skin
A snarl is brought about

Sweat breaks out over his body
And he writhes in agony
The beast inside, fights to the surface
Longing for total insanity

Bones break, muscles stretch
But this is not for the first time
Nor the last, for the cycle will go on
Till someone puts an end to his crime

The rope snaps and he falls to all four
Gasping to catch his breath
The panic sets in as his vision blurs
And he senses the grip of death

Then just as quick as it came
The pain is gone again
And in his place is left a wolf
With eyes full of sin

You can’t escape into the light, when the darkness lives inside
There always comes a time when we must face our demons
But what am I to do when the monster lives in my head
And changes my moods like the seasons

We all have our scars, some more than others
Marking the pages of our lives
Though not all can be seen, they’re lying under cover
Hidden from view, except to those who wield the knives

There is a mask we hide behind, one of happiness and deception
But our eyes show the truth, that is so unrelenting
Windows to the aching soul within, colors shining in the darkness
Revealing what's inside, to unravel what we keep pretending

With not a bang but a whimper
We’ll slowly fade away
We’ll pass from this life
Into a world of grey

It’ll come in the night
Or perhaps in the day
We won’t see it coming
So in this place we will stay

No guards can protect you
Nor can the finest blade
We’re victims of this fate
For the cards we have played

The birds will fall silent
The sun no longer shine
The waters will freeze over
The life inside enshrined

The same will become of us
We are no less affected by the chill
It will wrap its fingers round our hearts
And soon we too will still
      
And so it’s been told
We’ll slowly freeze till our fates been delivered
As it creeps on....
We are helpless, no choice but to surrender
and so we'll go out
*With not a bang but a whimper

When I'm gone
Will you miss me?
Will you shed a tear?
Will you look back on the memories,
We once held so dear?

When I'm gone
Will you move on,
To bigger and better things?
Will you keep me in mind,
When you're spreading your wings?

When I'm gone
Will you still love me,
Even when you love another?
Will I stay in your heart forever,
Or would this cause you to smother?

When I'm gone
I won't come back
Though I so wish I could
I just wonder if you want the same
Or if you're glad I'm gone for good.....

My days are plagued with thoughts
of a dream so long ago
One in which I met a man
who set my heart aglow

We danced the night away
beneath the bright, full moon
He spun me ‘round with such ease
to his charm I was not immune

He held me as the sun came up
but I was left frigid and forsaken
The place in bed beside me empty,
hating the moment I was awakened

My minds been haunted
with the image of that night
In which I finally felt complete
as if this man made it all right

I was thinking this over
one morning with the day still young
When I stepped onto the bridge
and felt an otherworldly tug

I looked up from the view
of the sunrise on the lake
And caught the gaze of someone
I’d convinced myself was fake

Low an behold, who would you believe
was standing on the edge
Locking eyes with me
prepared to jump from the ledge

That charming smile slowly appeared
on the man who’d sent my world into a frenzy
Time seemed to grind to a hault
as I gazed into those eyes that watched me so gently

He climbed over the rail
and we slowly came together
Just inches in between
my heart light as a feather

When he placed his hand in mine
I knew he was the one
Who’d shared a moment of space and time
and that my heart was won

This was nothing but a phase
A twisted waste of time
A chapter of my life
Your lovesick hate crime

I’m moving on from this
But what could I say of you?
You’re trapped inside the past
Blindsided by the truth

I never really loved you
I figured that you knew
I shied from your touch
and did all I could to avoid you

Don’t get me wrong
I thought we had something too
But when it came to love
I realized it was nothing true

You have beauty on the outside
But what I came to see
Was your twisted heart of coal
So I set myself free

I dreamt a dream so perfect
That I nearly wept
The world as I knew it
Held beauty I won’t soon forget

The sky was a velvet black
Marked with the pinprick of stars
The earth green and lush
Bearing no man-made scars

Rivers flowed lazily
Without a care in the world
The animals played so happily
Wild and undisturbed

I walked amongst them, hesitantly
Yet they showed no fear
I was taken in and accepted
When I saw something appear

A man so unique
Unlike any other
With inky locks and a charming smile
My knees turned to rubber

He approached and took my hand
Leading me into a clearing
Where we danced beneath the stars
I nearly forgot I was dreaming

But as the sun rose over the far horizon
I awoke to find myself alone
Longing for the vision
I had so briefly been shown

She curls her hair everyday
and paints her green eyes black
She sports a bright, plastic smile
so the others won’t see what she lacks

She hides it all with make-up and charm
so you’d never know what she’s feeling
She’s keeping it all bottled inside
her mind constantly reeling

Her friends adore her and her family’s proud
she has so much to live up to
But what if with, a few pills and a swig
she removed herself from view?

Daily life is a struggle
and her fears are dragging her down
What if shes not strong enough
to face the current and not drown?

She tells herself it’ll be okay
take it one day at a time
But far too quickly, the years will slip by
and leave her as proof of its crime

He tells me that I’m gorgeous
But the words slide off my skin
I can barely feel his touch
I’ve traveled too far within

He holds me in his arms
And says he’ll leave me never
But can I put him through this,
When I may be lost forever?

My beautiful, my sweet
Much too good for me
I know you’ll keep your faith
In what I used to be

But people change, my love
And I hope soon you’ll see
I’m not the woman I once was
Maybe then you can be free

Can someone tell me how
Life came to be?
I don’t want a religious tale
That one with Adam and Eve

I could use a few answers
I’m just curious you see
Am I in charge of my fate
Or a victim of destiny?

What’s below the surface?
Far below the tide
What’s out in space?
Where not a soul can hide

And what is the soul?
A figment of our creation?
Or is it the energy of our life
Left in permanent migration?

This is what I think of
When you see me staring off
I’m searching for some answers
So don’t roll your eyes and scoff

I gaze upon Her beauty
And am humbled by the sight
The vision of my Goddess
The embodiment of Moonlight

The Night cloaks Her body
And creates a star studded gown
Her hair cascades into the dark
Upon Her brow rests a silver crown

The Shadows meld against Her skin
Which glows with ethereal light
My Mother, born in Darkness
Keeper of the Night

But Her eyes are what captured my attention
They were so full of Love
She knew me as Her Daughter
And the woman I had Become

Her picture seared into my mind
And I know that I am blessed
She graced me with Her Image
And I know I passed the test

She gripped the bat in both hands
Her knuckles turning white
He would not beat her once again
She’d end it all tonight

A beer in his hand and the fight on screen
He lounged on the sofa
Unexpecting of what was coming
She’d strike like a cobra

Hey *****, get me a drink
He called from his throne
She held back a scream
And inside was born a cyclone

He glanced her way and smirked
What the hell do you think you’re doing
Her blood roared with the urge to ****
And the storm inside kept brewing

I’m done with this, she said
And she barely recognized her voice
Gone was the timid creature
Who'd stuck around by choice

He rose from his seat
And towered above her frame
You’re not going anywhere--
Except to an early grave

He stepped forward and she broke
The rage pouring out
She swung the bat with all her might
And made contact, no doubt

He screamed for her to stop
But still she kept on swinging
She’d make him feel the way she did
In every single beating

When finally her strength gave way
She let the weapon slip
Below her was a ****** mess
And she kicked him in the hip

I’m going now, she said
To no one in particular
She grabbed her bag and snagged a beer
And left him as her signature

I’ll close my eyes and let go
Of all the memories we made
I’ll let them flow away
Like the blood from this blade

I see her in your arms
And it cuts me to the quick
There isn’t much that hurts me more
Now my wrists are feeling slick

I don’t do it for attention
Or to get you back
I do it for the pain
It helps keep me on track

I can focus on the pain
And it gets me through the night
Which is when I miss you most
When the moon is shining bright

I’m getting dizzy now
But I still see your face
You’ll always be a part of me
You’ll witness my disgrace

The tears are flowing now
As the world is growing black
But I still hear your voice
Like it’s sounding through a crack

You’re calling out her name
And I feel my heart give way
Why is it that in death
You still cast me astray?

Let’s rewind the clock
When it was just me and you
Let’s take it back
To when I didn’t have a clue

We were two crazy kids in love
And they said we’d last forever
But who were they to know you’d found
A secret hidden treasure

“X” marked the spot that led you to the bar
And a redhead named Denise
She knew all the right things to say
And made your heartbeat increase

Had it been a one night stand
I may have been able to forget
But when you snuck off every night
You lost my respect

We’re separated now
And I heard she left you hangin’
But don’t think you can call me up
That ship has done gone sailin’

I’ve got a new man now
And he’s everything I wished for
I wanted to say thanks for the heartache
And I don’t miss you anymore

He gives me reason for being...
... Is that what you expected to hear?
Another lovesick poem, of a girls love revealed?

Not today, my sweets
I don’t need a man to be happy
Sorry if you wanted to hear, something a little bit more sappy

I’m strong and independent
I can manage on my own
I don’t mind the hours, spent single and alone

Now would I like a man?
Of course, you silly goose!
But I won’t whine and pass the time, pining for my zeus

If only there were more like me
Who acted more mature
And didn’t pause to wonder, what would give them more allure

Just live your life!
And your true love will come along
Perhaps we should put this message into a catchy song :o

So we set it on fire
Step back and watch it burn
Let the smoke fill the sky
And make the world learn

We will not be forgotten
Born into this broken world
We will rise above
We will not be deterred

The young and the dying
The hope of tomorrow
We’ll command our armies
Of heartbreak and sorrow

We’ll remind you who we are
We’ll storm into the streets
We’ll capture your attention
And steal away your peace

We’ll march to the beat of our hearts
The ****** and the broken
We’ll show our strength in numbers
And speak the words unspoken

Our only hope is this:
To awaken your compassion
For in this place of pretend perfection
There’s life you can’t imagine

You know she’d wait forever
A grin lighting your face
Drop your bag on the front step
Take a deep breath and reach into space

With a knock on the door
You announce your presence
Your finally home
You can taste her essence

The door swings open to reveal a man
Dark hair and light eyes
Can I help you, he says
Confusion sparks to life

I’m sorry I must have the wrong house
You say with a smile
He nods his head and backs away
When you see the tiny child

She grips her mother’s leg
And your eyes climb above
Where you meet her dreamy gaze
And your heart stills with a thud

Her lips parted gently
And her hair laying loose
A hand rises to her throat
And you resist the urge to accuse

The man looks between you two
And asks what is the matter
Silence is his only answer
And your world slowly shatters

Tear your gaze from her tear filled eyes
And shake your head goodbye
Nothing friend, I just miss my love
And turn your back on her cry

Leave the world you knew behind
As her desperate shouts haunt your mind
But keep on walking just the same
And they said love was blind

See the ship on the horizon
A silhouette against the setting sun
Aboard you know he waits for you
Fight the urge to jump and run

Feel your heart hammer against your ribs
And the soft breeze stroke your cheek
As the ship rests at dock
You hurry along the beach

Sailors pass you right and left
And you feel the panic set in
When suddenly you spy the captain
And his look of sympathetic chagrin

Shake your head as you hear the words
“There was an accident….”
No, no this can’t be!
Though the truth is evident

Stumble down along the sand
The waves lap against the shore
Erasing the footprints of your past
And your hopes for what lied in store

Fall to your knees and cry
Your world ended in a second
With every sob you slowly die
And pass into legend

I am who I am
There’s nothing else to say
I’m living my life
On the edge of the fray

I used to try and blend
Into the sea of lies
But I stepped out to the side
No veil before my eyes

I am who I am
There’s nothing else to say
I’m living my life
On the edge of the fray

You can try to push and pull me
But I know where I stand
Try to knock me down
But I will withstand

I am who I am
There’s nothing else to say
I’m living my life
On the edge of the fray

When the rest of the world
Is dressed in solemn black
I’ll wear a brilliant red
And stand out from the pack

I am who I am
There’s nothing else to say
I’m living my life
On the edge of the fray

I know what I believe in
And no you can’t sway me
Don’t bother to reform me
I will not bow down gently

I am who I am
There’s nothing else to say
I’m living my life
On the edge of the fray

Be who you want to be
Whether it’s a follower or a leader
But would it be so bad
To simply just be neither

I am who I am
There’s nothing else to say
I’m living my life
On the edge of the fray

Drowning in a sea of disbelief
Just can't conceive what you've done to me
What did I do to earn such grief
It's breaking me apart, I'm tearing at the seams

Nothing hurts me more
Than seeing you in the arms of that stupid *****
What the hell was I thinking when I thought you cared
You never gave a **** about the memories we shared

I gave you all I could but I guess that didn't cut it
What more do you want from me you greedy little nitwit

What was first a numbing pain, is now a raging fire
You think that little ***** will quench your desire?

Trust me, love, you'll miss me, and this is how I know
You love the thrill of the hunt and the prize at the end of the show

She'll sneak around behind your back, like you did mine
She'll give you lists and excuses till her story is a web of lies

Haven't you heard, karma's a *****?
Keep that in mind for the next girl you ditch

So this is what its like
To feel like I belong
To be held in his arms
Protected from all wrong

So this is what it’s like
To have a trying day
But when I see his face
I know it’ll all be okay

So this is what it’s like
To be part of another
To know his every thought and dream
And long for no other

So this is what it’s like
To no longer feel the pain
With his touch he soothed it
Like a cleansing rain

I’ll remember what it’s like
When there comes a day
When he’s no longer with me
And I’ll keep the ache at bay

This forbidden love has left me broken
As time goes by, the words unspoken
Have kept me up through the night
Till dawn brought the morning light

Now I realize as the days pass into weeks and slowly fade away
So does our happy ever after
For this love was never meant to stay

Darkness all around me, closing in on every side
Knowing that you've left me, I've nothing left to hide
How could you chose another, after what we shared
But now our love is gone, broken and bare

I don't understand, why I still feel the way I do
When apparently, she's the only one for you
Though my mind tells me it's over, my heart won't seem to get
The message that you're sending, to tell me to forget

Hush now, little one, it’ll all be over soon
The sun will bring the light, and hide away the moon
Close those big blue eyes, and listen to my heart
Hear the steady beat, and feel your fears depart

I am here tonight

Hush now, little one, it’ll all be over soon
Come and huddle close, while I hum this little tune
Mommy knows you’re scared, and I was once scared too
But my mom was there for me and I am here for you

I am here tonight

Hush now, little one, it’ll all be over soon
Ignore the flash of light and the clap of thunderous doom
Instead look at me and slowly fade into sleep
relax your mind and rest it, forget the world so deep

I am here tonight

Hush now, little one, it’ll all be over soon
I’ll hold you close and keep you safe
As you drift to sleep
Your tiny little soul, like a flower soon to bloom
Will flourish through the storm

I am here tonight

Now there will come a day when I will be gone
But still I’ll watch over you
Know I love you little one
And it’ll all be over soon

Put on a brave mask, and face the sun
But inside you know you're done

You're like a ticking time bomb and you push us all away
It hurts to barely breath and the tears flow everyday

"No one understands what it is I'm going through."
But what you're saying now is really nothing new

The feeling you're all alone, and the blade of pain stabs through
Surrounded by the ones you love, but none of them ever knew

I've lived that way for far too long and I'm coming back into the light
I've traveled through the darkness and am here to say: it gets better over time

Once upon a time, I hated myself too
The thought of ending it all, kept me up the whole night through
The knife pressed to my skin, I used it as a crutch
and dreaded to see the return of the sun's golden touch

Often was the time I'd lie alone
Dreaming of a world to call my own
Until one day it hit me, like an icy blast
You can't let your future be controlled by your past

Your life is yours to live and no one can take that power
Let yourself soar above the highest reaching tower
Take that pain and use it, transform it into a muse
Take that hurt and turn it, leave behind the abuse

I know it seems hard now, but trust me you'll get through it
You and me, we're just the same and we're strong enough to do it
Believe me, Love, you're worth it, and you know what to do
The first step in living is deciding that it's true

Dawn is coming
Soldier brave
So is war
To take you away

One last kiss
Before we depart
Before you leave
Taking my heart

When sailing on the open sea
Going farther away from me
Remember that I love you so
And soldier brave, hurry home

Such beauty at a distance, yet a killer at the core
So full of life, yet the bodies wash ashore
This thing that can't be tamed, this force that can't be named
Luring sailors to it's depths yet feeding nations right and left
Many secrets live at sea, discovered some may never be
What it is she hides from view, is not for those land loving few

Take a step, miss a breath
There's something watching you

Turn around, make no sound
There's nothing in your view

Quicken your step, one ragged breath
There's something after you

Whirl around, none to be found
There's this feeling you can't shake

All alone, the light is gone
When you feel a breath on your neck

Hands over your eyes, scream but you can't find, the breath you once held

It has finally caught you

Like a ghost it follows close
Never to be acknowledged or forgotten

The "what might have been's", haunt your heart and dreams, and your every waking moment

No wish upon a star, will change the facts from what they are
Your time has come and gone and now we're moving on

I lay down my head, against the soft green grass
The sun rises and sets, as the years begin to pass

Beneath this oak on the hill, is where I wait for you
Feel the wind brush my skin just as you used to do

Rain falls slowly from the sky, as do my tears
What keeps you from me, unbearable are my fears

Then one day, with the sun high above
I see a silhouette, and my heart soars like a dove

With the face of an angel, and eyes like the sea
There you are, come home to me

Moonlight shines high above the trees
Feeling the gentle swaying breeze
Silent tears stream down my face
As I think of the choices that you made

On the edge, I'm looking down
The waves below, the crashing sound

I feel in my heart it's time to go
As I close my eyes I just know
When they open again, you'll be beside me
One last step and I know we'll be
Together forever, you and me

Here is where the devil lies
Where darkness brings your fears to life

You can't undo what has been done
There's no escape, nowhere to run

Leave the life you've known behind
Let the flames consume your mind

The gates of Hell are open wide
Here the drums, nowhere to hide

Don't you scream from the pain you've earned
You played with fire, and darling you've been burned

Where has the time gone? The years that have passed me by
Now a teenage girl in high school, tomorrow a mother and a wife
Today a rebel without a cause, tomorrow a conformist without a clue

The days seem to fly, since the time when I knew you
From a maiden to a lover, a lover to a crone, the stages of my life seem to blow away like smoke

The clock is ticking onward, the sand is running out
Skin once young and taunt, is wrinkled beyond a doubt
Hair a steely grey, body a huddled wreck
I guess this is the price we pay to finally earn respect