Once upon a time…I was happy
But I was blind; I couldn’t see
Reality finally broke through
And now I’m left black and blue
This cruel, imperfect world; people judge books by their covers
But I’m different…different from all the others
Struck by darkness
Beaten by fists
It’s no wonder I am the way I am
Verbally injured
Dreams have shattered
I walk around with my head hung low
For if I look into their eyes, they will know
They will know the pain I’m in
What I’ve done and where I’ve been.