Scars of the World

It brings you relief,
releases your pain.
This habit you have,
is nothing to gain.

Let me tell you a story
of a very dear friend.
Who had this same habit
that's so hard to end.

She was alone.
Like you and me.
What she did to herself
made her feel free.

It stopped all the pain
for a moment or two.
If it helped at all
it was what she would do.

The pain still came back.
Notice the lesson.
Her habit now grew,
into obsession.

A day came soon where
things went all wrong.
Her obsession had now
controlled her too long.

There was no warning,
no great flashing lights.
She went quickly.
No chance for a fight.

My heart was broken.
She left me behind.
An angel like her
was so hard to find.

If she had only
been here to say.
That she didn't want
me to die the same way.

I might have stopped myself
from doing this crime.
I might have given myself
a little more time.

Now as I go to join
her again.
I ask you if it was
worth it, my friend?

Your pain, your habit
your obsession for more.
Were you happy
lying on the floor?

My friends, it's not right
for everyone's sake.
This endless chain
is so hard to break.

What you've started
cannot be undone.
Get rid of your habits
for everyone.

People care,
they truly do.
Or else I would not
have followed you.

Copyright © 2005 Nobody

- You affect many more people than just yourself when you do these horrible deeds. The endless list of people that care is stunning.