Under the cover of stars
Reaching out
Into the dark
Hoping
Wishing for a dream to greet you

Seated in the silence
So loud
It's suffocating
Tormenting
Until

There is a whisper in the wind
Guiding you
Through a maze of stone
Something deep inside
Only to awaken
Vision blurred again
Rub away sleep

Unsure when the fear will leave
Put down the load you heave
Up a hill of uncertainty

Falling just to rise again
Hoping it'll all be fine
For better days to come

Back against the wall
Tears begin to flow
As memories never go
Nor will the pain

Out
Beyond the window
Comes a whisper
On sweet air
Hanging still
Loose from hiding
In the cracks

"Fight for your life,
For your right,
Never let go
Of who you are
Don't leave it as a scar
Or this battle is forever

So
Fight for your life,
For your right,
Free your heart
From the cage inside
No longer to hide."

A tune plays in the mind
Bringing strength
Wipe away your tears
Time to fight your fears
Before they consume you for years

Words flow
Hopefully not to fall
Upon deaf ears
Do not let go

Carry on,
Another day
Another dawn
Get up and on
Never let go
Forget the show

Don't let them control you
A puppet for their pleasure
Stand, cut the strings
Listen to your heart
No longer their words
Dripping poison in your cup

"Fight for your life,
For your right,
Never let go
Of who you are
Don't leave it as a scar
Or this battle is forever

So
Fight for your life,
For your right,
Free your heart
From the cage inside
No longer to hide."

Hold on
For your life
In their storm
As they try to shake you
Break you
To their will

Don't be still
Rise to your feet
Let the shackles fall away
Draw your sword
And fight.

- Jay M
September 21st, 2020