(I) Once an Innocent Child,
Even through the Pain I smiled.
Hidden behind the mask I wore,
tears of hurt would pour.
Through years of secrets and Lies, I grieved,
For those nearest me are deceived.

Pain is the truth I've come to know,
As I surrendered, I let go.
Tears of Blood are those I cry,
Stained by scars I cannot deny.
My attempt to escape this pain within,
Is now etched evermore in my skin.

See me through this mask I wear,
forgive me for these scars I bear.
I need you know, Like I needed you then,
To help me back on my feet again.
Turn my stumbling blocks into stepping stones,
Because I cannot do this on my (own)