The Black Dog

I show that I'm happy

Cause I don't want the world to see

That deep down inside

I am as sad as sad can be.

I fight this black dog

I am far from behond blue

I do not know the reason

My smile hides the truth.

I can't help the feeling

It comes in waves you see.

I feel lonely and helpless sometimes

Full of insecurity.

Most times I hide it well

It's easier that way

I make people laugh

To get through another day

When I cry I cry alone

It all gets a bit to much.

I sometimes wonder how I would be

If I no longer had to deal with black dogs clutch.

Years ago they would have locked me up

And throw away the key

Fried my mind with electric shock

Certifiable insanity.

Now They prescribe me pills

To get through the hours

They make me not feel at all

I have forsaken all my power.

I will hide behind my mask

While my life holds on by a thread

Trying to convince myself

I wouldn't be better off dead,

Free me from your jaws black dog

Sink you teeth in to something else

I don't want to play no more

Just let me be by myself.

Stop your stalking

Your barks worse than your bite

I know that your a rabid dog

So I won't give up the fight.

Do whatever blows your hair back