Joyce Rugg - Awake

My eyes are open, but everything's blurred
I hear the screams, but can't believe they're mine
See the blood and bruises, but feel nothing
Everything once familiar now twisted, strange
The faces I've loved now masks of hate
They smile, enjoying the show
To them, all my pain and rage, an act
They expect me to take the abuse
I always have before
Expect me to back down, to bow
To cower, meek and frightened
But I've stopped listening, believing the lies
They haven't changed, but I've seen the light

Joyce Rugg

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