World In Flames

cross my heart, hope to die

forgive me God, but I tried

to see through this heavy mist

to make of what has come of this

I attempted to stay strong,

I attempted to carry on,

but I can't live a lie

I can't let this pain, just pass by.

question in their eyes; one reason in their heart

because if word gets around, they could be a part.

no compassion in their words

how we live: a bit absurd.

they look at me,

boy it's hard to breath

tears have become my oxygen

there's no way I am keeping them in

my situation: out of their reach

something they'd only see on a movie screen

my life: a reality TV show

my life: so far below.

walk the halls like I walk the city streets

look straight; pace: like there's a clock to beat

focus ahead, so I don't break down

funny how people haven't seen me around

when I need some light, all hope fails

and they blank me out; loneliness will always prevail

a broken heart, a broken dream

a broken girl, torn at the seams

body, in motion

head, high off commotion

focus un-gained

not worth the strain

my world is on fire

and I can't get any higher

to watch it all in flames

I'm to caught up in my own vain.