In the Steel Mirror

I may be worried
I may be lost in my mind
but I'm told in passing
from time to time
They say the angels
they have their charge over thee
But for some reason
I feel they don't mean me

So battle me with your education
fight me with your elevation
Form your ranks to tell me I'm wrong

Show me the heart in your chest
Find the switch that ends this rest
Burn down these walls that come along

How can you convince my soul
that the lions have already fed
the wolves and vultures
in my head
I hear your pleading
Not to give up on me
even when I make you bleed
I know not
what I do
I awaken upon the aftermath
on the awful things
I've done to you

So battle me with your education
Fight me with your elevation
Form your ranks to tell me I'm wrong

Flow into me the start of a kiss
Bind these claws that cause all this
Curse this canvas and its bliss
Teach me the words of that lovely song

Erase the ruby shadow from my lips
Paint the walls and the evidence
Fill this candle and replace the wick
Show me the way
And I'll come along