That girl

She's beautiful, radiant, hair flowing free

Bright happy lipstick, skirt above the knee

Her smile is wide and her eyes sparkle bright

and her laugh is infectious, bubbly and light

But hidden behind her guise set so well

Her soul and her brain are trapped in their hell

The darkness takes hold and the fog rolls in fast

She questions how long this blackout will last

She takes a deep breath and hopes for the best

It feels like a black hole laying deep in her chest

It's constant, the feeling of not being enough

And she's terrified of somebody calling her bluff

She thinks she's alone, not deserving of love

Family and friends she feels unworthy of

She has no idea what others can see

How much they hope that one day she is free

She's caring and strong and funny and smart

She's wise and she's loving and she has a pure heart

One day she may find her, that girl they all know

Until then they remind her and watch as she grows