Trapped

Walls of fear

shackles of doubt

trap me 

in this loveless prison

whose doors 

were opened by Betrayal

urging me to step out 

and reclaim my life

Indifference showed me 

the way out

of this neglected garden

that blooms no more

Weeds of distrust

have choked its soul

leaving it barren of hope

Freedom is within reach

But not the courage 

to break free 

from invisible bonds

that keep me tied to you

I’m not brave enough 

to leap without a parachute

so do me one last favour

give me a push

or here I will stay

and die a little each day


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