Boogeyman
A Poem by Lisamariec
This is for Alex and Jeff, Your Favorite Enemies, and all survivors of Pain, Suffering:

There was a time when the world was cold and dark
When there was more than just shadows to fear
If you'd listen hard, silent sobs at night you'd hear
When nightmares snuffed out that special spark

There was once a time when my BoogeyMan was real
Sleep meant torture and pain
Memories flood like torrential rain
There were moments when it was better not to feel

I lived in fear and endless doubt
I couldn't see or find my way out
Lost and alone never staying long
Shame and guilt was my song

Now it's my turn to be set free
From all my pain and misery
All I had to do was trust and tell
Now I'm not alone in that hell

Time will see and only time will know
Seek love from those who care
Support and hope you will find there
Open your heart give yourself a chance to grow

There will come a time for both you and me
Time to be happy and time to be free
There will be a time for all to heal
And we can live again and truly feel

The way this world was meant to be seen
The way this world was meant to be heard
Victim will be just a word and not a state
I hope so for you, for me,
I can hardly wait.

LisaMarieC
mar/2007