Broken

Faceless facades staring back at me

I knew what they wanted me to be

Back and forth, I’ll play your game

But inside, I have no say

I’m tired of these shadows

I’m tired of this pain

I want to light these ruins up

And watch the flames

Coping only enabled them

Pills made monotony

Why can’t I hide this guilt

Please don’t see my shame

Hide myself so deep

Make me obsolete

Break my spirit down

And let it seep

Picture perfect family

Turns into tragedy

My future well defined

Devoid of joy, validity

Your god closed his eyes

While my eyes watched wide-eyed

You can’t replace what was taken

You can’t fix what’s not broken

No more holding back

No more letting go

I’m fighting back

You can hunt my ghost

Coping won’t change your intentions

Take your pills by yourself

Take this guilt with assumption

Look at this shame that you built

I’m done hiding now

I’m glad you broke me down

Now my soul’s complete

Turns out I’m elite