this world

I cannot go out there

the world is too scary

for me to open the front door

I'm staying inside

it's too overbearing

I want to live like I did before

stuck at home

with no one around

nothing unknown

safe and sound

don't make me leave here

I can see

this world is not the place for me

lock the deadbolt

close the drapes

I'm staying indoors today

I don't need to run

or make my escape

I don't want to move either way

it's scary as sin

and frightening as hell

I'm staying in

I can't help myself

don't call my name

just let me be

this world is not the place for me

maybe someday

at a time I don't know

I will leave home sweet home

there is nowhere

for me to go

that's as good as a place of my own

head under the covers

in an unmade bed

maybe I'll discover

what lies ahead

but until that time

at home I'll be free

this world is not the place for me