Lonely

My true face is hidden
behind a well crafted mask
I'm all alone inside
sealed up like the amontillado cask

I cant trust anyone but myself
unless i wish to be used
being lonely is the only way to keep from being abused

I'm all alone in this world
with no one for company
my heart is like a well worn sack
now empty for eternity

I long for just one karess
to ease the pain inside
to be held in someones arms
to staunch the tears that have been cried

But still i know what i need
to keep my demons at bay
and that is peace, serenity
the ability to see a brighter day

I don't need a man by my side
and i don't need someone like you
i need to learn to accept it
when you say we're through

But even though i know this truth
I miss you terribly
I spend my days wishing and waiting
wallowing in my misery

I'm so lonely when you're gone
but still i must be strong
I must hide the pain and my empty soul
and act like i belong