In a sea of simplicity.
I stand damaged
from the hold that you have over me.

Stolen.
My security.
Innocence.
I am no longer sure of me.

Mistakes.
That were mine?
Should have done.
Could have done.
I was blind.

Passerbys see what they want.
A tight knit family.
Perfection.
Something to flaunt.

Hidden truths.
Woven lies.
Tears stream down from swolen shut eyes.

Some know
but they wont tell.
Is it possible that they're in the same hell?

He's had a hard day.
He loves me.
It wont always be this way.

Lies that linger
in the back of my mind.
He wont change.
It's just a matter of time.

If I don't get out
I'll be dead.
What about our kids?
Will they be next instead?

Taking a stand for the love I once had.
I wont sit back.
Its over.
A change.
A chance.
No longer sad.