Disconnected....

Disconnected….

Disconnected and alone
Far from everything
And everyone

People around me
Have no clue
Cause they choose not
To see

The turmoil inside
The tears I cry

Smile and be brave
Sorrow is what I crave

Just notice the facts
Open your eyes
See past the act

There are so many more
Who have it much worse
Why do I feel?
Why do I curse?

Embrace the darkness
Hide from the light
As night turns to day
And day turns to night.

I don't ask for pity
Just a shoulder
A promise
That is kept

Time spent alone
Hidden in my room
Under the blankets
I hide my head
The outside
World filled with dread

I have things
To be thankful for
Lots of things
I can't ignore

But there are times
When simply
All I want
Is to run and hide

Outside the skies are gloomy
Perfect for my soul
Dark clouds are rolling
Worry is taking it's toll
Too much to hope for
Too much to deny

They measure your life
By accomplishments and deeds
No one thinks about
Life's basic needs

A shoulder to lean on
A hand to hold
Someone who'll care
When you get old

Some call themselves friends
And you are fool enough
To believe
They stay for a time
Then always they leave

You could pick up the phone
Who would you call
Everyone is busy
They have lives after all

So you run and hide
Darkness is calling
Will you listen to the voice?
Crouch in the darkness
For yet another day?

Disconnected
From feelings and cares
Don't be afraid of the
Darkness
It's just me in there.

COPYRIGHT Staci Boyd
4-22-03