Eyes closed

Photo by Aubin A Sadiki

I stand with my eyes close and just breathed in this moment of peace

the only moment I seem to be able to get these days.

I know that I may just fall apart the moment I open my eyes and so I’m holding on to the hope that I don’t have to open it anytime soon.

I know that I’ve held it all inside and just kept moving because that’s what they needed from me but right now I truly can’t move.

I’m paralyzed to this spot with my eyes closed for I fear they will keep using me until I have no energy left and I will be ruined and then who will want me.

I know the truth and as I stand here picturing the sweet moments when I would get a taste of freedom again.

The moment that my feet step out that door and I run for as long as I can keep going and I don’t stop even as I hear my voice being called over and over again.

Written By: Deirdre Stokes