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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