::: Ground :::

how can you run me to the ground
but not let me lay beneath it
that is true unkindness
there is death in these bones
that you won't let me have
your kindnesses make you a monster
such pain you force me to bear
daily the torments
wishing to die when I can't

how dare you?
how dare you hold me when I wish to go
you abuse my love of you
when you won't return it
but force me to live by it
it's not fair
but it never was, between us
my heart is in your hands
my blood upon your fingers

and still you don't let go?
can you not understand your cruelty
this cage you keep me
you say I'm not some creature
but I'm trapped by your bars
held at display for your pleasure
for I am unhappy
release me from this life
I'd like to die