Free

Take me away from here

from where the stress of the world devours our souls

Take me away from here

where the pressure of the world's thumb makes it difficult to breath

Take me away from here because

the world needs to look at me and see near perfection

Every hair in place

Every garment laid just so against my frame

Every smile formed to give an err of happiness and confidence

Every word that touches my lips give life to others

Take me away from here

Here, this place, where even my disheveled looks feel like a well-crafted message

Take me away from here

in this place where "perfection" is unattainable

but no one realizes it

But,...

What I can give you is excellence

the very best of my spirit and drive

but no one wants that, they only want perfection

Take me away from here

to a place where I can strip away the facade

and give you simple refinement and polish but nonetheless elegant

Take me away from here

to a place where no one knows my name

to a place where no one expects anything from me

but kindness, compassion, and an open heart

Take me away from here

where the stress of life lives no more

where familial obligations cease to exist

Take me away from here

to a place where my scars are exposed

to a place where its safe to reveal my secrets and deepest vulnerabilities

Take me away from here

where I can remember to live fully in the moment

where I can remember the dreams and passions of my childhood

Take me away from here

Lift me up and hold me near

Let me close my eyes and breathe again

Take a deep breath, close my eyes, and go to the place where I can be free

free to breathe

free to scream

free to remove my mask

Take me away from here

to a place where...

I'm most free to be me

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N'cki Jaxon