After dark
I loose my shadow
and find it in
my darkest dream

After dark
I feel no pain
all the times
I saw the screams

After dark
Is when I surface
from the black
is where I crawl

The light inside me
has no meaning
After dark
I stand tall

My friends a gone
After dark
I lead in sorrow
My eyes are dead

I can't see light
After dark
I see poisoned
things ahead

Whisper gently
My ears don’t work
Whisper only
After dark

© 2003 Jay Stevens

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