Wishing You Were Here

I listen to my favorite song Written the year that I was born I listen to the poetry of my life Played to familiar chords I didn't exchange anything for this cage My part in the war landed me here Though far from a model prisoner I've taken this time of incarceration To heal the wounds inflicted from this latest battle A battle for my sanity, my right to be me A battle for my very soul A battle that I won Unfortunately I was unaware of the sleeper cell lying in wait I was captured for my own good The handcuffs very effectively silencing the screams made from my pen A conversion therapy designed specifically for me To turn me into you and you and you I will not forget who I am I will not forget this unique woman I have fallen in love with I will play along Make all my words be true for you I'll smile that dazzling smile Blinding you with its hypocrisy I make my reluctant escape So easily done with a back always towards me Every step is agony until the pain becomes an addiction The masochist in me does not want to break this habit The warrior in me demands it I'll always wish that you were here My future stretched before me Your shadow looming over it Your ghost standing next to me