Once Upon A Shadow, Deep Inside A Dream

Janice 12-05-06

There is a shadow that lingers,
Hiding the bruises that remain,
As she sits in the hallway rocking,
Wishing the shadows and bruises away.

Janice,
Why are you crying?
Janice,
What do you want me to do?

There is a shallow breath leaving,
Whenever she exhales so slowly,
She fears only the hands of someone,
Who loves her and swears always will.

Janice,
Why are you crying?
Janice,
What do you want me to do?

There is a hidden pain in silence,
As she keeps her dangers from others,
Clumsy, always falling, nothing more,
They nod, knowing the truth, refusing to act.

Janice,
Why are you crying?
Janice,
What do you want me to do?

There is drinking again in darkness,
Abusive hands clutching a bottle,
There is a shadow hanging overhead,
In anticipation there is weeping.

Janice,
Why are you crying?
Janice,
What do you want me to do?

The silence of the abused chains them,
The avoidance of the friends hurts,
There are only two options remaining,
Stay and die or flee and live.

Janice,
Why are you crying?
Janice,
What do you want me to do?