Forced to Let Go

Fists clenched
Knuckles white
Nails digging
Into my skin

Blood trickles down my
Hands
These stains will be hard to
Remove
Scars will be made
Here and there
Illuminating this pain

The sky is dark
Thunder in the air
A storm is beginning to brew
The wind is pulling
Yanking my hair
My eyes are swelling too

My lips quiver
Unable to speak
So many things I wish to
Say

I've never wanted something
So badly
I've always been able to
Let go

But I'm surrounded by memories
They mock my every tear

Just hang on for a
Little bit longer
The pain will go away

This puddle of mud is
Engulfing my feet
Forcing me to stay
Reality has become cold iron chains
Shackles binding me

Trees split
Flowers wither
Streams begin to flood

The snapping of bones
Breaks the silence
One finger at a time

My body is soaked from my
Head to my toes
Whether from the rain or
My tears
I do not know

It doesn't matter

I'm completely numb

My hands are
Empty
Broken and
Weak
Left only to be comforted by the
Icy rain

These lips are sealed
A silent cry
As you turn and leave
Saying your last goodbye