Abyss

I've fallen into a fairytale nightmare
this comfortable space where I stay
it is a place to lay my heavy head
where I close my eyes and pray

Seemingly innocuous shadows
that seep into my soul and my heart
I have to dig deep and coerce a smile
forever doomed to play a part

the highs so high I must admit
the light plays tricks so cruel
and when the ploy is foiled
I will not be made a fool

burning swells inside my chest
my body will not succumb
anger seems to be the excuse
I am left to feel so numb

so unassuming, soft and sweet
it feels just like a kiss
a fairytale nightmare begins again
a wide, open abyss