Release

Darkness falls
glowing ball hides
I am awake.

Sixty one days
my voice grew strong
my voice faltered.

You all like giants
tread upon tenderness
the cast of your feet linger.

You know better
...or do you?

Commentaries pressed in
cemented, hardened
enveloping me.

Still, dignity rises
unquenchable expectation, hope.

Like a tree whose roots grow down deep
uncovering a source
true and good
all pales in comparison.

Downcast eyes see.
Broken heart receive.
Silent lips speak.

Forgive.
Love.
Forgive.
Love.
Release.

Be who you are not who they think you to be.