Resurrection

Blue-sky halo, a swallow’s graceful dive.
Dipping, swooping; I watch ... I wish ... I envy its liberty;
Free from the web of humanity that binds in its falsehoods.

Faith destroyed by those who constantly take,
Sucking on souls to nourish brittle bones.
Hollow promises, echoing throughout, puncturing my dreams,

Choking on the noxious fumes of lies and deception,
Searching for answers in yesterday's memories.
Left wanting and alone, my questions unanswered.

Broken, abandoned, crushed by others’ selfish needs.
I claw my way back, fingers bloodied, stained with desperate determination.
Finding my wings, I take flight and reclaim my freedom from the pain.