A letter from the runaway

Im free now.. let it go

Barbed wire fencing me in

beneath your gaze

you latch me too you on a lead

but i break free and watch you squirm

when i stand tall

independant and alone

see i have grown

thrown away my childish needs

but you cant accept that im not yours

you told me to f**k off

to leave you alone

and  i walked out that door head held high

a sense of freedom , dreams furflled

and yet as i walk down the road

my phone buzzes

you barbed wire grasp wrapping round my throat

your words mean nothing you empty love

i never cared and nether did you

so why lie now , why act like you care

take your posion, take your chains

you created an eagle , flying high

an eagle of unmountable ablity

the thing you need to let slide thru that grip

is eagles fly wihtout a pack

a solitary animal

cause dont you see i set you free

when i walked out that door

now let me go adn spread my wings

you dont have to put up with me anymore

Reviews

[Kathryn Star, Shine!]

Parents have a hard time letting go... parents aren't perfect... and sometimes they set up their children to goals they will never be able to reach, making a relationship tense. One day my daughter will walk out our front door and hopefully on her way to college but if that doesn't happen, I still have to let her go and fly like 'an eagle' and let her go solo. This piece was interesting to see inside the mind of a run-away. Thank you for sharing. ks

[Emily Elizabeth]

A wonderful poem, that was full of strength and independence and rebellion! Wonderfull empowering images, and bold language that really gives this poem a powerful punch. The coldness and the harshness of the imagery reminded me of a prison, which is perfect for the context.The repitition of words is particularly clever, as they stand out and stay in your mind after you have read the poem itself.

[C. Porter]

Good write. It has a strength about it that I could feel through the whole read. Loved it!

[Jibey]

I enjoyed the challenging grit of this, the defiance and determination as the escape goes ahead... definitely an opportunity to soar... Says it as it feels.. strong and direct... Good writing!