I dreamed a little dream,
a tiny little thing
and I wondered where it came from
and how it came to be.
And in this little dream
was something that could ne’er be
for who could ever learn
to love a beast like me?
Used up, discarded, cast aside like trash
just a foolish puppet, so pathetic, so sad
afraid to be touched
always pulling back,
fearful that someone
might see through the act.
Don’t leave me, don’t go
I’m begging you stay
if only til nightfall
please keep my demons away.
I just cannot face it,
not alone, not today,
not in any conceivable way.
I’m reaching while falling,
though silent my cries,
praying someone will catch me
and tell me no more sweet lies.
Love me and cherish and 
never say goodbye,
save this wretched and ugly,
unlovable soul
before time runs out
and I’m forever trapped
in darkness’ hold.