crouching behind this tear stained face. i hide myself from reality. hoping to never be exposed to what lies deep within. my body quakes, sensations i never knew existed. wandering through the mist of my memories, blood coursing through my veins turns to acid. scorching my soul. i crumble. falling to my knees in this weakened state. i never knew. i couldnt begin to fathom. i am alone. my inner demons beckon to me, darkness closing in. my heart ceases to beat. i am left as the green eyed shell of what i once was