Silent Shackles

October 2, 2019

A sinkhole opening inside of you, pulling you down,

trapping any screams or cries inside.

Muffling any cry for help or bleeding heart,

until you're a mute statue,

staring at blank walls feeling the whip and chains of your past.

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