"THESE FOUR WALLS"

My heart sinks lower Behind these four walls The days go by ticking by the hour I become numb, losing all feel... The door closes on my life I seek the key to open me Searching my darkened strife Wishing to be rescued and set free... I lose myself within this hell Becoming someone I do not know Situations darken and my spirit fell Back and forth through my ebb and flow... My eyes shed tears in silent dark No one but me sees the pain These four walls have left their mark On my heart, they leave a bloody stain... To others, I am made of stone I keep the real me inside I hide the love I know I have shown To myself, the world has lied... This will not end my strife My thoughts will become clear My heart has strength to survive And the pain I shed will kill the fear... My light is dim and faint But the tunnel I see is there Beyond my reach, beyond the taint I walk slowly, I the only one who cares... I don't need anyone to see The pain I have inside my heart I seek a new life, to be set free I wait in silence for my new life to start... These four walls keep me caged In silence, the tears I shed Wash away this part of my life's stage For these four walls will not be fed... The cold night seeks my fear The stones whisper my name This place seems so near Closing in on all my shame... I will shine like diamonds in the sky The world will not own me my heart and soul soars high With these four walls, I will set myself free... ...