Once Upon A Time

Once upon a time there was a beautiful girl.
She had it all even the most perfect world.
Yet, happily ever after was never meant to be.
It hurts me to say that young girl was me.

People always tell me stories of my past.
It makes me smile, but it never lasts.
My life has always been make believe.
Even to this day it's hard to conceive.

I used to love being embraced.
Now hesitance takes its place.
My smile use to be full of joy.
Now it's only used as a decoy.

I trusted everyone so easily.
Now my guard is up completely.
I use to think I can count on my family.
But they're the ones that destroyed me.

I continued to play and live my life.
While deep inside I was consumed by strife.
No one knew how much I hated myself.
I needed someone, but refused to ask for help.

I seemed to suffer the biggest heart break.
And I added to it with little mistakes.
The secret of abuse has eaten me alive.
All of this time my life has been a lie.

I hold onto faith that I'll get better.
I no longer want to be sheltered.
I want the girl back that shined.
Once upon a time...