Lost

Inspired by the song "Set Me Free" by Casting Crowns

The sun shone brilliantly,

The horizon was white,

Laughter filled the air,

She ran around gleefully,

Her hands wide open,

Her heart overflowing.

The years add inches

And cinches onto her;

Her glee fades into grey

Her arms curl inwards,

The clouds obscure all;

And she closes her eyes.

The blackness closes in

The thorns twist around

Gashing her flesh open

Searing pain in her mind,

Her eyes close tighter still.

She fights silently, alone.

She clenches her fists

Writhing as she kicks,

Thrashing on the ground.

Her life slowly drains away

She wants to give it all up

Her life means no more;

Worthlessness crept in

Insecurity clawed at her

Weakness cut her to pieces.

She curls up, in tears, lost.

A soft whisper, gentle,

She screams for help!

Her lungs give out

Her head throbs in pain

Yet she screams, "Help me!"

She weeps, heartbroken;

Her wailing destroys death.

The chains lift.

They shatter.

Nailed hands embrace her.

She clings onto them

With every ounce of her

She dares not blink

For fear of getting lost

Yet again, in the darkness

That swirled about her,

Everyday, every minute.

She whispers His name

Every second, every minute

Keeping the thorns away.

Her flesh had no scars

Her heart felt stronger,

Laughter filled the air

Her arms wide open.

The horizon was golden.