Beneath The Mask

If only i could find a way

To help me cope throughout the day

Without my mask for all to see

The ugliness bestowed on me

These eyes that i have grown to hate

This face i'd gladly mutilate 

So god himself won't recognize 

My mask, my face, my true disguise 

Yet under cover, my facade 

Of skin and bone this mess is made 

The mask itself protecting me 

From those that wish to see

House Of Pain

I built a house upon a hill

A little place to get my thrill

All visitors that dared to come

Would be my kick, my bit of fun

I had the hooks to hang them high 

I'd bleed their bodies till they dry

And sharpened knives would glint and shine 

Within this killers morbid shrine 

Screams would echo through the halls 

But no one hears the victims calls

Just those who came not seen again 

Could understand the house of pain 

And in this shack upon the hill 

It's guaranteed that blood will spill 

As I'm the landlord, ghoul and host 

And murder is what i like most

A Little Room For Me

I wondered where you went to

I looked but you weren't there

I thought that i might follow

But with thought i didn't dare

I ask that you might listen 

I was blind and couldn't see 

My prayer is you might try to find 

A little room for me

I threw myself in darkness 

Found the place called Babylon 

Not knowing of the hurt I'd find

Believing it was fun

I've worked hard for redemption 

Packed my bags so i could flee 

And I'm asking you to try and leave

A little room for me

My lies were only mortal 

Now stains I've left behind 

A lifetime spent deceiving 

Now seeks for peace of mind

I've thrown away my hatred 

From sins i've broken free 

And all i need to know is there

A little room for me

I've called your name a thousand times

Yet not heard your reply

I've gazed at every shining star 

Not one has caught my eye

Amidst this vast eternal 

I hope there just might be

A chance that you have saved a space

A little room for me

Darkness

I fell into the shadows like a meeting of lost friends 

I wrapped around the darkness as if trying to make amends 

At home amidst the silence, i felt safe within this place 

My arms in search for someone there in need of my embrace 

No gods or angels, only demons, summoned in their call 

They promised they would catch me if i had the strength to fall 

Then suddenly a light appeared, it sought to set me free 

As if somebody cared about the fate bestowed on me

I took a moment, thinking that if i should leave my pain

I may not have the darkness to protect me once again 

Your Pedestal

I sat on your pedestal waiting

Keeping it safe while you're gone

So high was its glory, my skin of milk white 

Was scorched by the heat of the sun 

Nobody noticed me waiting

They walked by without any care

Yet they'd have all stopped if i wasn't up here

And you were the one sitting there

I never intended to trade you

I thought i was being a friend  

But where are you now when i need your return

So I am then free to descend

The seasons have changed since you left me

The tides turned to salt from my tears 

And yet i remain here just waiting

Your promise of days became years 

Summer Lady

I watched my woman naked

As god designed at birth

I witnessed all her beauty 

No other on this earth 

She looked at me and smiled

Then held out her bare hand

What happened next is sacred

I hope you understand

And with that secret over

I held her to my chest

Our hearts they beat together 

My love for her expressed 

I heard her breathing softly 

And caught her breath in mine 

She wrapped her arms around me

And two would then entwine 

We gazed out through the window 

The moon was hanging high 

Stars of ancient glory 

Sprinkled on the sky 

And when i found her sleeping 

In crumpled sheets she dressed 

I felt so very special 

And never been more blessed 

The morning brought a new day 

And summer filled the air

I smiled down at my lady 

And brushed aside her hair

I kissed her ever gentle 

As every kiss should be 

Then laid back down beside her 

And held her tenderly 

Chasms Of Despair

The shadows keep on calling me

I look but no ones there

The whispers they continue still

From chasms of despair 

They tell me that they're waiting

My end is overdue 

I only need to have the faith

To help them pull me through