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If climbing a mountain meant encountering light
I would kiss every wound caused by thorns at night
My shadow revealed in the elevated walls surrounding me
I reclined to the floor since it was the only thing that could hold me
Looking for a light, my scarred hands delved into the walls
This nonsensical act bruised them all
I swam through the coolness occupying the room
I danced with the emptiness devouring the room
We synchronised like we’ve done it before
The darkness kept playing its song
And my soul kept lingering on every tune
You kissed my lips with your chains
When you pulled you away, left me with nothing but pain
Every time you hold my hands, you lead me into darkness
Hoping you’d stay but you leave me tangled in my mess
There is a fire walking through my veins
It used to lit things up, now it’s turning them into ashes
If I run to the shore, don’t come chasing me
Let me walk into the deep waters and the waves wash over me
Allow my soul to sail with its sailor, there she will find freedom
If only I had the words . . .
In a poet's heart.