stained by pain, mind consumed with emotion
rage incontrollable, staring down at the deep, blue ocean
my hands trembling, tired, as weather conditions worsen
hidden for to long, finally confronting my inner person

happiness overrated "a new me" easily created
mentally disturbed thats how the docters state it
shocking memories of before, now friends i ain't got
behind the mask i was liked, inevitably, now i'm not

feel the rain lashing my face, my child i embrace
tell her don't cry, y'know where goin to a better place
hear the sirens a reminder someone out there cares
too late, i'm unable to see clear, my visions impaired

my daughters life spared, she can't be taken
lay her behind me, ashamed, my fault she's shaken
step forward the water exudes my painful reflection
no more walking in shadows, i'm choosing my own direction

no more striving for perfection, no longer in denial
before i fall leave my baby with a lasting smile..........

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