Late at night
in a dark room
we sit in a circle
it’s quiet as a tomb.
Hi, my name is…
Introductions not required
they all know me
these nightmares of mine
I’ll never be free.
This is group therapy
for me and my fears
I hear their accusation
they feed on my tears.
They tease and taunt me
feed me with lies
you’re worthless and useless
in everyone’s eyes.
How did I get here
this place in my life
one by one they whisper
there’s always a knife.
I don’t want to be here
need to find a way out
their laughter it burns
fills me with doubt.
You can be free
we’ll leave you alone
you know what it takes
cut clear to the bone.
I do want out
but not their way
these nightmares and fears
I will fight one more day.
– Chas Harold
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