released

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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

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