Lullaby of the Broken

I cant seem to move from this place The scratching down the hall persists Its as if the dark thing were inching itself closer Its blood stained teeth digging themselves into the stone Dragging itself forward Its gutteral growl a deep droning rhythm Screams of promises in exchange for mercy Bound hands offering up empty deals for either a few more breaths or the sweet embrace of death Howls of minds splintering as madness takes hold These are the lyrics. The walls know this twisted lullaby all too well Death rattles are no stranger And here I lie Knees drawn to my chest Curled up beneath this blanket of sound Nightmares whispering 'sweet dreams' as shadows tuck me in I find comfort here I find peace I find something stronger than myself to hold onto Glass shatters Break me like that bottle Its contents dripping dark like blood over its jagged edges "Tear me apart and build me back up." "Do you know what that means?" A whisper so cold yet my heart warms "All I know is that I am ready."