No one really understands why
they were born to live then sentenced to die.

There is no map made to show
which path to leave or where to go.

Most stay put in one little place
regret it not 'til death they must face.

Life's thick chains we do not see
wrapped 'round our ankles; we cannot leave.

I felt those chains once burning my skin
my heart had feared they would win.

Each year they grew a little tighter
until one day I pulled a little harder.

The first link to break was scariest of all
for I was afraid if I left I would fall.

I took one step forward then
my doubt had stayed and so I went.

-ARI