"Angel of Light" by Shay-Renee

"Angel of Light"

I broke down one night--
Without a friend in sight.
But I was wrong,
I had an angel that night.

She asked me if I was okay--
And though I didn't feel that way,
It was nice to be reminded that:
Everything will be okay.

She was my smile on a hard night.
She was my light on a dark night.
She was a sweet angel,
That brought me back to the light.

She was the one that cared--
When no one else was there.
She was my answer that night,
To my unspoken prayer.

Dedicated to Sandy, a friend, a Tumblr follower, and a "Broken Butterfly".

Shay-Renee
©2013

"A Life Without Self Harm" by Shay-Renee

"A Life Without Self Harm"

They saw the blood dripping down from my arms--

All they wanted for me was a life without self harm.

So I decided to get clean, I decided to get better--

And that night I got rid of all of my sweaters.

I threw away my blades and got rid of the knife--

I decided to live a much healthier life.

All they wanted for me is to love myself more--

They wanted me to realize that I was a girl to adore.

And even on nights when all I can do is cry--

I remember my friends and family and remind myself that's why--

That's why I got better, they're the reason why I'm still clean.

I am so happy that they intervened.

It's because of them that I've been clean for so long--

It's because of them that I've stayed so strong.

I can't give up now because they believe in me--

And someone to believe in is all I ever wanted to be.

Dedicated to Melina, a friend, a Tumblr follower, and a "Broken Butterfly".

Shay-Renee

©2013

"The Voices" by Shay-Renee

Sorry, it's a bit blurred. But still worth watching! Play it in HD. It helps!

I LOVE YOU!

"Even After You Fall" by Shay-Renee

"Even After You Fall"

Look here beautiful.
I know you feel down,
But trust me there's help,

Just look around.

I know what it's like--
I've been through it too.
And if you let me,
I'll try to help you.

I know what it's like,
To feel like no one cares.
Trust me darling,
I've been there.

I know what it's like,
To feel tired and depressed.
Trust me darling,
I've been put through the test.

I know what it's like,
To fake a smile everyday--
And cry every night,
And wish your life away.

I know what it's like,
To feel like your insane,
But trust me darling,
You can fight through the pain.

Just keep your head up,
Leave the past in the past--
And know that these things
Don't have to last.

Because you are beautiful--
You are strong,
Trust me I know darling,
I know I'm not wrong.

So get up darling,
Show them all!
What it's like to stand up--
Even after you fall.

Shay-Renee

©2013

“Why where a raincoat--

When it always rains?

Why fake happiness--

When you’re always in pain?

Why pretend it doesn’t matter--

When it’s driving you insane?”

~ Shay-Renee