Little girl up on the ledge
Peering out over the edge
Trying now to calm her breath
Before she plunges to her death.
Little girl so hesitant
Though her heart's broken and bent
Unwilling to move her feet
And meet the ground waiting beneath.
Little girl, face streaked with tears.
She's been planning this for years
But now she can't end the pain,
The pain that's driving her insane.
Little girl snaps on the roof
Unable to escape the truth,
The truth that this is not the way
To leave the life that's led her astray.
Little girl, body aching and numb,
Stumbles home, emotions overrun.
She lays on her bed, preparing for another day,
Still questioning why she decided to stay.
Little girl, skip ahead a few years
To the time one you've conquered all your fears.
Do you see the light that shines in your eyes?
It wouldn't be there if you'd said goodbye.
Little girl, you've become a success
From a life that seemed like such a mess.
You're happy now and your future looks bright.
What joys from conquering the night.
