this need from inside outside pushes
at once loving, hating - understanding, confusing
dark nights permeate my empty mind
enclose me, wrapped in black plastic
swallowed body, cleansed mind
and i feel me again.
just the voices outside intent on breaking in
yet it is silent and remains silent
alone in the dark, the voices coming from within
close my eyes real tight, but still i see the faces
hear the words illustrate the thoughts of strangers
feeling never quite alone
only hidden by the night.
(�pipe 1997)
