Freedom in sight
Within the palms of my hand
I play a game
A game with myself
As I suffocate myself with guilt
Guilt so insurmountable
I can't help but sit helpless
Within the palms of my hand
Yet
Past you
A shine
Its warmth lifts my spirit
Giving me the energy to stand
In its light, I feel liberation
The strength to walk to freedom
That was hidden in plain sight
Yet
The fingers start closing in
Trapping me in
Covering the light that brought me clarity
I lose hope
As I start being consumed by the onset of infinite guilt
Yet
The fingers slowly start to loosen their grip
The mysterious light weakening their hold
I start to look past you
And to what I have in front of me
A life worth living
People to love
A whole world to explore
Within the palms of my hand
I see it all
The beauty I was being held back from
I struggle to touch the light
I move one step forward
My other foot trapped
But this first step is a good start
To a long awaited happiness
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