something new

[hannahlj]

my eyes are blind
cloaked and covered by night
a sunless self-prescribed depression
leaving nothing to sight.
my eyes are blind.

my hands are tied
bound tight by a shadow
a darker demon version of me
hiding, cowering behind.
my hands are tied.

my voice is captive
trapped by a nervous mind
deceived, relieved of ability
she folds into a corner.
my voice is captive.

my heart is alive
churning within my chest
residing within a rib bone cage
locked away, left to burn.
my heart is alive.

and so i’m lost
to yearn with no release
no way to see, no way to scream
no way to leave this bitter life.
and so i’m lost.