Turtle

There were dreams that would never be There were scars that you couldn't see Too tough to cry, she never tried She held her feelings deep inside I said you're like a turtle Living in your own little hell You won't let people reach you. You hide inside your shell She said she had no feelings She hated everything in sight The rage that was bottled up for years There would be an explosion tonight She prayed for strength to end it all But her prayers must have been refused The first ten years of her life Were spent neglected and abused Now living with an adopted family With a home and love to share She could not accept the fact That anyone else would care She held on to her violent past She held on to the lies She held on to the bitterness But there were teardrops in her eyes Love can wash away some of the pain And reinstall some pride But even love can't wash away The scars they left inside.