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