Malady

 
cradling my malady I expand the feeling
get a closer look at it
sadness holds me
I can't reconcile

feelings of guilt haunt
bottling the emotion causes insanity
I can only be silent for so long

redemption in a smile
you're my saving grace
taking the time to know me
you've shown me acceptance
when there was only a cold shoulder

I cry in the isolation
my scars penetrate my soul
you've traced each one with your fingertips
touching me there where no one does

you bring me back from the edge
I want to go in...into the madness
where my thoughts can't find me
it's your presence you know, that makes me feel safe
you're my guardian angel