24.X.2017 - 'ruth'

          I rue the day I learned to fear
Wrists shackled and head held down
Filled with trembling to use the key so near
And drowned with all my faults
- If only I could persevere
          I rue the day I learned this habit
Shutting out the light that could bring cheer
A heavy cloak against the world
Which has cost so many aching tears
- And burdened me so long
          I rue the day I learned to agree
To compromise myself
To hide my thoughts and what I hold dear
To try to seem somebody else
- Why acquiesce in my own sphere
          May this day rue the day I hold my own
          May this cloak rue the day I tear it free
          May these bonds rue the the day I conquer hesitation

          May this day rue the day it told me I should fear


24.X.2017
SHL
'ruth'