A World Outside Myself

I’m sitting here in my protection,
A frightened little girl.
This is my false security,
Away from the outside world.

The world is such a scary place,
It’s much easier to isolate.
Protect my heart from getting hurt,
From a world so full of hate.

There’s sadness seen on my face,
With happiness so far away.
I need courage to come on out,
That would be a glorious day.

Right now my walls are up real high,
With fear right there behind.
Will this forever be my life,
or is there life still yet to find?

So release me from my misery,
Let me live outside myself.
Let me see what life’s about,
Take my hand and get me help.