Held In the Arms of Midnight
It is only in sleep, that I unleash my fears
Released in my dreams, where no one can hear
Tumbling upward, note by note
Into the dark of a quiet room
And only the night can measure the quake
Submerged by the light, as a new dawn breaks
It is only in sleep I unleash my tears
Held in the arms of the midnight sky
Briefly rocked by a cradle of stars
Where moon at my window can swaddle my trembles
Soothed by the hours, away from the day
Away from the morning that stifles my worries
And again and again, I will stand in the sun
While the world only sees a confident me
Spreading more sun, spending more me…
Spreading my wings, spreading me thin…..
Unleashed are all fears of doubting seeds
A song that falls mute, by the light of day
Where pieces of puzzle will not go astray
Intact I must be, the paste, the glue
Denying the lack, of me, subdued
It is only in sleep I unleash my voice
Unleashed from all judgment, pride and shame
Released to the night, the child in me
Unleashed are all the unsaid words
Revealing self doubt that is hidden away
From the whisper of sleep, I unleash my voice
Tumbling upward, note by note
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Inspired by Paula's Contest: "Unleashed"
Copyright © Carrie Richards | Year Posted 2012
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