eyes closed

hearing nothing

but the promise of a dream

she screams silent echoes

that no one can hear

life reverberates in her ears

the sound of empty

she dances with devils

who wear angel's wings

she was tainted

long before she was torn

she smiles while she lies

laughs when she wants to cry

she sleeps with shadows

reminding her she is alone

but her stride is strong

her walk has purpose

only she knows the truth

that she is headed nowhere