Have you seen?
Have you seen the portrait?
Like Dorian, your soul's trapped within
Hiding the scars underneath your eyeless heart
Shadowing the doubts you have within.
Have you seen the doorway,
Leading to a time long ago?
Your thoughts say you might, but your legs stand strong
The past is not yours to own.
Have you ever desired,
to peel away all of your skin?
Have you ever considered
letting somebody in?
Have you seen the children?
They follow you like chicks stalk a hen
You won't stay and play or tell them it's okay
You think they know where you've been
Have you seen the damage?
Your apathy has befallen us all
You choose not care, but we all know your stare
Your eyes mask the fall
Have you ever desired,
to peel away all of your skin?
Have you ever considered
letting somebody in?
Have you imagined the ending,
when you must confront your sin?
How will you face your pain and disgrace?
Do you think you'll start again?
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