stay

I feel the whispers of angels caress my ear.

They dance around me,

Pulling my eyes from heaven’s light.

For a moment, I dance with them,

Drinking in the chaos of it all.

They’re angels, after all.

They’ll protect me if I fall.

We sang all night

To songs of lies,

And ate our fill

Of violent delights.

We swam in pools

Of glory be,

And never once

Did I think twice,

Nor did I feel fright.

Only freedom.

Only love.

Only light.

How long,

Oh how long,

Can I stay?

Not until I turn away

Do I notice the pain.

My ankles ache,

As my legs start to shake.

My heart’s been running a race

I don’t think it can win.

I look down to find bruises,

To my surprise,

Wrapping every limb

The chains had claimed.

I try not to cry

Because I’m the one that let them in.

How long,

Oh how long,

Would they have let me stay?

I must,

Somehow,

Find healing now,

And begin another day.