August 01, 2023
I know me without the chainsThe locking doors
The sordid refrain
I know the songs my heart will sing
The dance
A single ballad brings
I know me without your wanton stare
Without the question
Without the glare
I could fly above the deadened grass
Rejoice with nothing
But a quiet evening passed
I know me without these chains
Were I free enough
To live, unrestrained
I know the bounce my step can take
The words I breathe
My mouth won’t make
But I can’t take you with me
If you’re not willing to raise me up
You are my enemy
I know me less and less, these days that strike a piece of me
And if I knew me better
I’d abdicate this “sanctuary”
To live a lie and fall on the sword of form
To pretend each day
Hasn’t the sharpest thorn
I know me without your weighted woe
I know me
If only you’d let me go