Run (1)

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If it had been the past, she would have run

But how far can you run from yourself?

Wince before your heart contracts;

Kill yourself before they can kill you,

Walk past the white light,

The dark feels more real.

Move your body as if you feel the joy

Tell yourself it’s for you,

Who are you trying to convince?

More likely she did it for her newest boy toy.

Her cowardice is nothing new

She lives because they watch her do it

They define the boundaries,

She plays the game within,

The bellwether for sure,

But still within those limits, what’s the use?

Push them and feel yourself fly!

We’ve all got the wings!

Hers are more intricate,

Than those of anyone around her,

But she lives as if they are grey,

Powerless, meant to bow down

She’s a specimen, her mind a marvel

Beauty flows from every part of her, yet

Belief in herself she needs more,

More of it until in the mirror,

She sees the artist of her own future

Till the shadows behind her disappear

Allowing her to shine through,

Yes, I’m talking to you!

Look here you filthy waste of brilliance,

They see the merit

Of every minute of your existence

They wish to spend theirs in your presence

You repay them with raised eyebrows,

Disbelief and suspicion,

Push them away, go ahead, push

Why would they not move a step back?

And then you’d focus on only that!

Do you not want to win?

Child, look at what you are

Look at the colour you induce

Look at the awe you produce

Look at the men you seduce

You may have done it as a test,

But you still did it the best,

Look around, you did it nonetheless!

Don’t close your eyes,

It won’t help reverse your lies,

You’re kept awake by your own mind

They won’t follow you anymore,

Stop looking behind!

I know, I know, I know you wish

That after bringing you

Into this mad world, they had left you

I know you think they’ll catch up

But, so what if they touch you now?

Your mind has your power

Preserve it to fight them off

Silence does it, say not a word.

They deserve anything

But the gift of answers

Let them wonder, let them work

They killed your soul,

Your mind may still be yours,

I asked the godly men,

They said they could save it for you

But only through you,

You can ignite your own flame

Leave behind the apathy

Dump on your past the blame

But use that gifted hand of yours

And paint the path ahead

Lift it slightly, put some life into it

I know it hurts to try and live

But you must try,

You have so much left to give!

So much left to take from this world,

It owes you so much,

You wonderful, perfect girl

Your flaws are so well concealed

Sometimes I wonder if they survived

The torture you went through.

Look, you melted me too,

I already love however much I have of you

Those friends of yours value

That they belong in some part to you

No, love, look ahead!

No one if following you!

Show me those eyes,

Look into mine, enrapture me

Capture me, share your sorrow

Let go of yourself, run!

Run because you want something,

Something that lies ahead,

Not because you want your mind

To leave something behind.

That sunlight you see?

Let it touch your skin,

Open that mouth of yours,

Add to the din!

Your voice cuts through mediocrity

You’re different, you see?

Now reveal what’s on your mind,

Or leave it for me to find.

Why won’t you touch me?

Where are you running?

No, come back, you’re mine now

I won’t hurt you,

You’ve suffered enough

You’ve had it rough

I came here to turn your frown

All the way around, upside down.

Don’t hide from the good,

Do you even remember it looks like?