In my semi madness I forgot where we were standing
I forgot our secret password and you looked at me with shame
The scratching in the distance indicated all my fears and before I could react, you were on all fours, barking like a dog
Those systematic tendencies of comic relief, how those moments saved me in my time of dear grief
Not knowing what else to do, I found myself joining you, mixed up with emotion of human versus creature
The hours just ticked by, as we embraced our hidden victory
Hiding from reality, in our imaginary play
Evening turned to midnight and midnight turned to dawn
Until the scratching was audible, no more

Don’t forget the light, my dear. Don’t forget the light
As sun dripped on our faces, it still felt like night
She had warned me of that inner darkness that creeps into your soul
So when everyone is warm you’re still ice cold

I stood up, now determined having remembered the words
I tugged your arm to pull you up but you shrugged with your back turned
I know how much it scared you, how much it tore you apart
To hear the scratch, scratch, scratching
Imprinted on your heart  

There you sat frozen, remembering his face
As he slid his hands under your dress and invaded your private place
There you sat rigid, as I repeated your name
Ignoring me, you quietly cried and perhaps you even prayed

I heard the distant scratching in the back of my innermost thoughts
I understood your silent screams but I would not be slaughtered
I asked you to follow, but you shook your head
I remember your words, that you would rather be dead

I wanted to fight it
You wanted to drown
So I did what you wanted and turned around
I wanted to look back, I swear to you I did
What did I tell you about my pride?
Curse me and my sin