The Healing Ceiling
Oh to be laying on a bed
Of soft feathery fern
To rest my weary head
Not much left to learn
Except to look at the ceiling
There above the world
And know that what I'm feeling
Has brought my life unfurled
Freedom will come back to me
Freedom from the pain of life
Because for a moment I can see
& for a while I'll handle strife
Out here in the wild
Nothing can really matter
Soon will come my time to go
No importance if I'm fatter
Whether I'm dark or fair
Whether I'm short or tall
Black blond or red hair
doesn't count at all
What matters is the heart
Caring as a whole
Making a fresh start
To heal bleeding soul
When an end you are expecting
Every moment is a treasure
Of conflict your more accepting
Enjoying life with more pleasure
I need to get back out there
Away from the bother and clutter
Letting go of things, worry and care
Sludgy as a filthy gutter
It all holds me back
And I know the cure
But there's something I lack
My abilities are fewer
So I look out at my flowers
And try to get the feeling
Of spending peaceful hours
under starry ceiling
Surrounded by a sea of stars
Earth itself for my bed
Wondering if there's life on Mars
Releasing pointless fear and dread
Maybe I can push my body
To get up and go
But ,oh damn and hodge podgy
It's so painful and slow.
Copyright © Aly Bahr | Year Posted 2024
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