Shackles

• Artist: luci_sky16
• Description: Universal despair and camaraderie in the face of such. Mythology-wise, we all stand beside Atlas and share in Prometheus' plight. (at least that's what was in my head)
• Date: 03/19/2011
• Tags: shackles despair camaraderie

My arms are dragging,
My legs,
I can’t move them.
My heart is heavy.
I know that nothing is there.

I look down and there are shackles.
No one sees them,
No one can help me.

Shackles on my wrists,
They pull me into the earth.
I cannot stay above the ground.
Release me! Oh, anyone, liberate me!

Shackles on my ankles,
Dragging me to the ocean floor,
I cannot fight for my life.
I must breathe! Let me find air!

Even a chain,
Around my heart,
Reeling me into darkness.
There is no light,
There is no love,
I am alone.

More shackles.
I see more shackles,
Yours, not mine.
We all have shackles!

Holding each other up,
I am no longer afraid.
I am not alone.