Anacrusis

A Screaming Breath

Anacrusis


Are we so brave? 
Are we so bold 
As to deny our hearts? 
Are we so numb? 
Are we so cold 
As to defy our conscience? 

Awkwardly, we walk alone 
So distant and so uncaring 
Deliberately we disguise ourselves 
To protect our frail emotions 

The ability to feel and be, 
Somewhere in me, 
Is longing to free... 
This screaming breath 
Breathe... 

Selfishly, we retain and horde 
Everything and yet, nothing at all 
A poisoned soul can never soar 
When bound by doubt and by fear 

Awkwardly, we walk alone 
So distant and so uncaring 
Deliberately we disguise ourselves 
To protect our frail emotions 

The ability to feel and be, 
Somewhere in me, 
Is longing to free... 
This screaming breath 
Breathe... 

Are we so brave? 
Are we so bold 
To hide from things we long to show 
Are we so numb? 
Are we so cold 
As to lose the self to self-control? 

The ability to feel and be, 
Somewhere in me, 
Is longing to free... 
This screaming breath 
Breathe...