Walk Away

I have been walking in a dark cave For quite a long time Never felt more caged and jailed As if I’ve committed a heinous crime! Demons live under our beds they say You live in the house and come To my bed everyday It’s much more than what you tear away! I closed my eyes to what I feel and see Defeated and bruised I stand up And walk to that door Hurt slowly seeping out of my core! The knife digging into my spirit Threatening to pierce my soul I choose not to ignore it any more Strength I carry with a patient heart I now chose to make a brand new start Those who suffer have an eye for suffering I’ve come to understand life is an exchange You lose something and yet you gain That’s a simple deal But no one tells you what to do Till you yourself stand up from The shame you feel, and walk away! 23.6.22 Contest: 2022 Marathon Mile 4 Sponsor: Mark Toney