Cherished Agony

Cherished agony
Have you not swallowed the last drops of pride
That have dripped on your tongue
Have you not inhaled the stench
That rises as you walk
In your sweet dreams
This childlike monster caresses your back
You hear the peals of laughter
Do you feel you are submerged in acid bath

Cherished agony
Have you now descended
To the bowels of your fear
Sensing it's the end
You've surrendered to the whims of this monster
Your will has shattered
Betrayed by innocence

You remember each act of rejection
As you reach for a stint of affection
Does it matter how you suffer
Your will has shattered
Crushed by innocence