Hide me. Hide me from the dark- the fear building with every breath.

Burning in my throat, harder to speak.

Each time harder to do it.

I used to be so tough before I met you- held my own. No fear.

I had to be you see- no choice.

Fight or flight.

And running from it all was never an option- not after last time.

So close, almost managed, do it again?

No, can’t. Why? ‘cos of you.

‘Cos you’ve made me so scared, ofeverything- even myself.

You’ll never know that though, no one will.

Hide me. Hide me from the dark- the fear building with every breath.

Not that you will; never have before.

A parent, or so they say.

I used to think you cared, gave a damn- guess I was wrong, again.

Always am with you aren’t I; couldn’t possibly have an opinion.

I’m only your daughter after all,

What would I know, eh?

You caused this: I hope you know that.

Deep down; eating you- corroding any hope of a love so strong.

You’ll never know that though, no one will.

Hide me. Hide me from the dark- the fear building with every breath.

Walk towards the light- feel the warmth oon your skin;

The glow- calling me.

Taste the salt, falling from terrified eyes;

Afraid to let the tears show.

Feel the blood, dripping over curves- so warm.

Watch it; see it glisten.

Feel the pain, memories relived- the night’s the worst.

I’ll protect you. Me.

After all, the rest of them have nothing on my love.