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Monsters within


Silence followed by scratching
The walls vibrate as the evil is hatching
Searching for a plan of action and attack
I close my eyes and vow not to look back

Already too far in too far gone
I swore it'd never go on so long
But here I stand straight in a jacket
Keeping thoughts to myself like bad habits

It'd be magic if this could all disappear
The fear creeping in
Its like I can hear the scary music
We all have choices but I didn't choose this

Don't wanna hear the loud voices
Screaming out their hate
Don't wanna see the disappointment
Displayed upon their face

I fight back, hold my place
Gonna wipe the slate clean till there's not a trace
Gonna finally give myself a break
Acknowledge I'm not just a waste of space

Forget fear I only know courage
Like a purple dog I'll never get discouraged
Even If I do I promise that I'll flourish
Suck the life out of the evil till its malnourished

And then I'll sit in silence
with an ear pressed to the wall
Knowing that nothing
Will answer my waiting call

 

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