To Say the Least..

Do not bow before me
I am no saint, no god, no priest
I can show you many things
but in the end I am nothing
nothing but another wretch
to say the least

No don't cry
your tears are wasted
I can assure you
I'm not worth your pain
don't take the blade
don't spill your blood
it's more precious than me
to say the least

A beauty you say
a pretty face, wonderful mind
a vibrant soul you proclaim
yet little do you know
the monster I hide
the brokenness inside
I am torn and I am filthy
to say the least..

You never question the lies
never seem to grasp the truth
of the pain in my eyes
you hold me close to you
then wonder why
you wonder why I pull away

this body you worship
this shell you hold in your arms..

no I'm not worth it
I'm not worth it
to say the least..