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One Wish


What do I want?

I see what's behind the eyes.

But I see the breasts & thighs.

I feel the truth I'm attracting.

But I see the lies distracting.

Since the cradle,

I've been outnumbered,

Wielding my battle axe having my back,

since able.

Survived, but barely.

Thrived, but rarely.

With the chains I thought like a slave.

Now free, bravely I fought,

But I miss the cage?

What do I really want?

I see the bitter antidote.

But I see the sweet poison.

On the Frontline I see people,

Multiplying and dying.

Then I see the generals,

Fattening up, shitting heavy, smiling.

What do I think I want?

I see the simple peace paid with patience.

Then I see complex instant gratification.

I see the flesh that hugs the Bone.

But I feel the Soul.

I see heart healing memories,

In the face of a child.

I feel the origins,

Of the reasons that pistol misfired

Still killing myself,

But not how I conspired.

What does my Mind want?

What does my Heart need?

I feel me,

But then I see you.

One Wish...

What will come true?

 

 

 

 

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