I slip into the darkness that is my home <br />My mind and soul wander, whither I roam? <br />Does my heart sink into oblivion as I look? <br />Upon the face of my destiny, the reflection in a babbling brook... <br />Does the likfe I lead have and end in sight? <br />Or is it time for me to spread my wings and take flight? <br />I feel my spirit lift into the air, as my cold body lay still <br />AS I look back dispiritedly at my pale, yet calm face <br />My spirit is pulled away by a passing breeze <br />The wind whips at my now transparent body <br />I see the world elow and ask why? <br />Why am leaving it behind? <br />Is it something I lack, or something to find? <br />Am I abandoning my life, all because of strife? <br />YES! I shout, feeling like a coward now, running from pain. <br />My pain is a gift, to let me know I am alive, <br />And with this I dive <br />I see myself lying stilll like never before <br />I look upon my tranquil face and smile as I touch it <br />When I feel the warmth enter my body and my eyes burst open <br />I get up and look around <br />Setting my feet upon the groun <br />I sigh and look at the sky <br />Though I am in the dark, there is still a light <br />Though I slowly slip into the abyss <br />I will face it squarely, without fear <br />For that is power...my dear <br /> <br />(12.6.05)<br /><br />Lauren Harris<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/slip-2/
