One World

You say I have too much soul
that I'll jump away from the world,
because of my innocence.

But mother, I don't want to be the silence
between lights
for then there will be nothing
revealing my thoughts-
no one will see any difference
between black and white
unless they open up
inside, and look past
traffic to the real signals
waiting;

of course, I've always wanted
to awaken others with my dreams
and don't doubt that I'll show
what they can be made of.....
my heart is peaceful
but still in pieces-
can't you tell I've been restless here?
you've sacrificed your shoulders
for warmth,
your eyes for understanding,
and your heart for love
but what about your eyes?

I have to grow somewhere,
however wild it may be....

Because to find out how
I can heal,
I need to walk that desire
to fight and defend
what gives us uniqueness.

I can't keep circling, mother,
I don't want to be the chosen shape
that the world gives out-
let me run with my own hands
and a thirst for one world
where reality doesn't make
us grieve.

don't give yourself up for it,
mother,
for I know if you let your veins
sing, in the name of life,
you'll realize we're all capable
of something great-
together.

May 26, 2012.