So Far Away
Frightened, the freedom feels
So far away.
Saddened, some things seem
So far away.
Swift and strange,
Strangled, the blissful haze
Has faded away
So far away.
Coming towards my line of vision
Stand gilded gates of the haunted heavens
Seems so close, but still
So far away.
Muffled, mumbled words
Can’t even sing, speak, write…
Cold air felt hot on my skin
Warm air sent chills down my spine
What was once taken
Is again now, rightfully mine
I’ve taken back my dignity
Pride, courage, and fears
No longer trapped
Alone
In a cage built with stone and steel
Made alone, all by myself.
You stood right next to me, but felt
So far away.
Warm smoke would burn
Not soothe my aging skin
But no more.
No longer
Do the ashes touch my skin
But swirl in breaths of breezes.
Day 6. Hour 3. Month 5.
Is where I stand today,
Tall and proud.
For my demons have been defeated
And the devil, once inside of me,
Hiding in me,
I’m proud to say
Is now and will forever be
So far away.