Empath

Drowning in your abyss
Addicted to the tragedy
Longing for death's kiss
Preferring it to conformity

The horror of depression
Intense emotional pleasure
Will you hear my confession?
Your pain is my treasure

Years of lying dormant
Of nothingness being felt
Now addicted to the torment
Your torment being dealt

Eye only half open upon waking
Numbness settles like a cloak
Around my body as it stops shaking
Waving away the fog and smoke

Desolation replaced fear
The trees are all crying
Why am I still here?
Is it even worth trying?

That moment you were with me
Seems so long ago
Were we never meant to be?
It seems the answer is no

You said you believe in fate
I thought that's how you found me
When you wanted me for a mate
Supportive you made me happy

Looking in the mirror
And hating all I see
Lying eyes and ugliness
Stares right through me

Through my many masks I shuffle
Searching for the particular one
That will get me through today
Moot point, seems there are none

Empathic by nature
In love with you I fell
Addicted to strong emotion
Gladly I followed you to hell

Not able to stay under
My character won't allow
As I climb into the shower
Wash away the darkness for now

The cold water is numbing
I feel desolation retreat
My true self emerging
As my body absorbs heat

Reality returns quickly
Understanding dawns clear
My strength I lend to you
My love replacing your fear

I may not be able to 'fix it'
But alone I'll never leave you
My heart is yours forever
The love I give is true







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