Beneath the skin hides all this darkness
pieces left behind remain
what cannot be forgotten rises
surfacing once more its stain.

Tired of trying to pick through reason
make excuses for another
God forbid we count the hours
I break my soul just being a mother.

All alone I face my demons
put them back once more inside
where it’s the only comfort offered
I’m too tired to have much pride.

Yes, I see your cross you suffer
hard to miss, you wave it high
forgive me if I seem so cold
I just don’t have the time to cry.

You never knew me all this time
won’t take a deeper look within
don’t want to listen to my heart,
denial plays your song again.

So sad that you don’t see the damage
heated words that find their prey
I’ve lost the will to play this game
you win again…I walk away.