released

there once was a time

i sat in a cell

very empty and 

dead inside

ready to let go

and leave it all behind

start again

rid of the darkness

let the light shine in

that cell was small

it reeked of hate

screams for help

gasping for air

excruciating pain

satan trying to win

that cell resembled death

death brought to life

so thank you for the cell

that reeked of hate

that started a new beginning

a chapter ending

hoping to never be reopened 

because that hate within

will eat you alive

carry you to a pit 

and pull you in

in to a deep hole

that will suck you dry

escape that prison

don’t let it lock you in

escape the prison

that’s holding you in

let go of it all

and run to the one

who can save you from it all

-Danielle Schriver