A silent scream begins inside
Once again I must hide
From the world that causes pain
A place where justice is in vain
Sleep can give no release
I cannot find a moment's peace
How I wish this pain would end
If only I could find one true friend
Someone I can truly trust
To satisfy my growing lust
For the life that I have lost
For the things that have no cost
8 June 1999
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