Shadows

Shadows that follow

From a place within me that’s hollow

Suffocating the light

As they collide

Darkness eventually overtakes

Pain that’s stayed

Remembering the love I gave

But it was never deserved

Let my thoughts set flames

Watch it burn

Feel the warmth

Like fire, I become stronger than before

Masochist from the hurt

Ashes thrown in my direction

Foundation for my transformation

Beneath the dirt, my personal collection

Emerging with a new perspective

Like a phoenix rising, majestic 

Dancing in darkness

Beneath the shadow of Your wings

Wind-up doll

Cut the puppet strings

~ Carly Reed