waiting to live

How long have I let myself exist in this world

A fragmented soul

Dimming it’s own light

To prevent anyone from looking too close

And realizing the tragic details,

The chaos, the loneliness behind everything.

How long have I hid myself away from the world

Here, in the valley of darkness,

In the gutter where the world’s sorrow gathers

I am starting fires, singing songs 

And gathering strength for the long journey.

I’m tired of hiding here.

I miss the sunlight.

I want to sing to the breeze,

To the ocean,

To anyone

Who will listen.