It’s been a while…

It’s been a while since I’ve felt so confined in this small cell, my world; barbed-wired by space and time. The walls, my body. The guards, people. Even my sun of passion is overshadowed by the thick clouds of my reason. It’s been a while.

It’s been a while since I’ve forgotten how to release myself of the shackles of my murky past. The rape of my soul by the monsters of this universal prison, the society. Veneered by such beautiful titles: parent, friend, teacher. 

All the signs lead me to shut my eyes. “Yes” says I; easier to forget the pain than to fight. Oblivion engulfs me and I drag myself on as a zombie with the filthy euphoria of ignorance. But flight is inevitable, I pry them open again. It’s been a while.

It’s been a while since I drew the essence of my being on the once white canvas of this life. Now, infected by the shades of dark grey morals that have blurred meaning.

It’s been a while since I used my wings. They’re gone now. Heavy with experience, can my limbs shoulder the burden? Can I leap far enough?

It’s been a while since I lived…