Escape

 

I've tried to drop my stones into the lake 

But they keep multiplying

I feel I'm made of stone - so fake

As my existence they have been denying


I've tried rebuilding myself out of wood

I've tried those other things as well

I know because they tell me that I should

Into the lake just rather throw myself


I'm afraid they’ve always found me wanting

As they have robbed me of my clothing

It would be a shame to just stay naked, it is daunting

My existence it requires much scaffolding

“It is expensive” they have said

They'd given up this quest

They’d rather leave me at the lakeside barefoot, unfed

To wane and disappear, I wouldn’t stand the test

They were so certain - left me long ago

What was it that made them feel so

I've stood so many tests, alone

I've been broken - every single bone

Many years have passed

They remembered me, returned

They claim I have to help them, must

Though I am still naked and my skin is burned


They do not notice that 

But they make demands

The fact that I can’t help them makes them sad

Followed by exhausting rants

I am standing on the edge

My scabby broken skin

To which for years I have been attached

I shed it, throw it in the lake, it sinks

All the stones along with it 

Putrefaction was on me - it still stinks

They would want on it to feed

No relief it brings

And I am naked once again

Alone although with them

I am free to feel my pain

I am free to be reframed

They will rebuke me, pout

Asking “What about us?”

The biggest stone around my neck no doubt

“You have to save us, must!”

“You have to dedicate your life to us!

We raised you so!

Do what we say, or you will turn to dust

You belong to us! We will never let you go!”

The blue, cold waters they will make me freeze 

I'd rather plunge into oblivion, than endure yet another altercation

Than give away my flesh to those who brought me to my knees 

To those who sold my blood and used my skin as decoration

Cold waters, please, embrace me

Hear my cries

Don't let them chase me

I`ll be yours and I`ll be nice

Feel free to toy with me 

Though ultimately bringing my demise

I know in there you can fit me

I will disappear, sever all my ties

I`ll turn into white elusive foam

And spread to rivers, seas

You will let me everywhere roam

I `ll be far away from them, I will be free. 

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