Forsaken

Trampled by the days gone by
Holden by the truth despised
Gilded by the shame I cry
Forsaking all but time

Tossed about and plainly seen
Tattered, torn - my broken seams
Patched and mended I look to be
But only on the surface deep

Those who see beyond my face
Can see before this time and place
They'll tell a tale of rage and hate
Where innocence is not so safe

Where Laughter hurts
And Love is cruel
Where Sorrow's a friend
And Trust's a fool

So close your eyes
I'm fine.  I'm fine.
Look past me
I'll hide. I'll hide.

Choose another as your friend
For I've forsaken all but Time