Lullabies and Nightmares - A Lyrical Poem

When I couldn’t sleep,

You were the one to sing me a lullaby.

When my dreams were turned into nightmares

You told me a story about a little girl

Who could save the world

With the touch of her hand.

Well that little girl has grown up

To be someone you could never believe.

She is broken and lost inside

But you could never believe that.

She has this truth inside of her

And she smiles through all of the pain.

She knows you’ve lied right to her

She knows you’ve walked through the rain.

Now I’m 17,

I try to sing myself to sleep

Since I know you won’t be back

To turn my nightmares to dreams.

The worst one was you walking

Out the door.

Never to be seen again.

Lost without a trace.

But you know

That girl?

She’s strong.

She’s humble.

She’s hardworking.

She’s me.