A prisoner, I am

I feel like a prisoner
lost inside myself
time ticks as per normal
I’m still sitting by the shelf

Factors and equations about life
Twirling, spinning in my mind
World surrounding me
Tiny aspects of hope tarnished’

I feel like a prisoner
Trapped in my own thoughts
Solutions… and I am a planner
My spirit and being fights

A tug of war as I resist
Walking and taking the path that is pre paved
A leash adorn tightly around my waist
A puppet of my maker, I need to be save

Countless of voices
Numerous deadlines
Countless of expectations
The wheel keeps spinning, when will it come to a halt

A prisoner, I find myself
Balancing on a thin thread
Keeping my feet steady but for how long
Keeping my mind afloat, awaiting the storm…

C.C 09