Shadow child

I've learned to live in fear
hide away as a child of the shadows
never to be seen or heard
dead to the entire world

I walk the day
as if I'm ok
but what lies behind my smile
is the pain that seems to stay awhile

At night I cry myself to sleep
staring into pure black
dreaming of the happiness i want back
but my pray goes unanswered

Hear me when I cry out
look into my swollen eyes
feel my permanent scars
bring my back to life