Forgotten and defeated

They lie in the smoky dust

My demons and darkest secrets

For I have fought with my blood and tears

Years had passed 

And I hid my true self behind a face

A ghost it was!

Yet I adored the alter ego

Many trusted me

Loved me

Vouched for me

Protected me!

Oh the glory on their faces

When I removed my mask and they saw me 

The real me

They screamed, I laughed

Their screams ringing in my hollow ears

Where are they now?

I was hungry!

I did not want them to know

I hid!

I hid for so long!

No more!