Do you see it
Creeping in the dark
It creeps over the painted walls
Over the beautiful furnishings
It darkens all the family pictures we hang like art

Do you see it I ask
It has an unseen hold
It threatens both young and old
Do you not see the darkness
How it has grown

I know you see it
Why don’t you react
He has taken control

You know now that this not fiction
This is fact
How perfect is this act
This dark disguise
Only I can see it
It is hidden from friends and family eyes

Do you see it I ask
Will you remove your mask
Look in this mirror with me
Tell me we will be safe

I know you cannot do this
For this darkness is a thin mist
One you use instead of fists
And un-seen scars that is easily missed

The only way to get you to see
Is to expose the darkness that surrounds me
It means I will die
Hopefully others will raise their silent cries
Do you see the darkness I ask
Look in the mirror don’t let it last

Ask for help
To loved one's speak
Reach out and get the help you seek
Do you see the darkness I ask
Hopefully together we can make it a thing of the past