I walked through blue and into black
With my own voice shouting at my back
And everything held dear to me
Was washed into eternity
But if I saw a devil
In the darkness of my mind
I would hold a flaming torch
And illumination there would find

Come cradle me inside your arms
Watch me shake with death's alarm
And when I sing a dirge song
Know that I can't last too long

I walked through summer to the cold
And left the sunshine far behind
But if I saw you in my dreams
I'd know death is somewhere inside
When agony comes pouring in
And I am left alone
I'll beg forgiveness for my sins
And dream of days unknown

Come sing to me your lullabyes
And I will shine in sweet surprise
When you can sing to me honestly
Then I will fall asleep

Let poison grow throughout my soul
If any of your words were lies
If you lied without a blink
I'd see the horror in your eyes
Empty, nothing there to find
A darkness I can't burn
Hollow words and poorly loved dreams
In my heart spin and turn

Come by my side and take a step
Down to heaven to be blessed
Did you find a soul of mine?
Because I have nothing but a void inside

Come back to hell and sing with me
In flames and fire and infamy
Is there anyone in my hellish home
Or did you leave me all alone?

-May 7th, 1999-