The day dawns with dread

I feel you lurking in the shadows

A cool breeze gives respite to

My tortured mind

Too soon I am back inside-

Inside - outside

I am behind these prison walls

Another day you keep me here

Locked away from loving life

In chains I drag my feet slowly

Slower each day

I standstill now unable to move

Body and mind frozen in time.

I am on the inside

Yet I am free

Eight years is a long time

Inside or outside these prison walls

You committed the crime

Yet I am paying

For not being part

Of the plan

You wanted for me

I am  inside and free because I am light

You are  outside a prisoner

Of your own darkness

Acceptance

Angela M.C. D’Alton