Kite Not Alright
Fight or flight
All my natural instincts
Mind, body, soul
You stole
And you punctured a hole
Caused a rupture
Compromising my structure
Like a forgotten kite
I was drawn back down
Into your backyard
I hit the ground
I hit it hard
and from the balcony
I saw your eyes
And within them
Through all the lies
I gazed upon our invisible ties
Messy weaves, neatly knotted
I tried to cut loose
But it was no use
You used to pick me up
Made me feel light
Made it alright
Now you bring me down
Ties surround me
Bound me
Tangle me to these branches
This kite is not alright
I can’t turn
I can’t flee
You are all I can see
But you don’t give a damn about me.
(2014)
