Forgotten thoughts from long ago, come
crashing down upon my soul.
Heart broken tears she long ago, again
are falling out of my control.

I yearn for freedom from these fears, long

for the wisdom beyond my years

Silent dreams from long ago, creep
back in to echo still.
Violent screams from long ago, shatter
my distant fragile will.

I wish for freedom from these fears, try
for strength beyond my years.

Tangled webs from long ago, wrap
themselves about my eyes.
Blackened clouds from long ago, drift all
around silencing my cries.

I wish for freedom from these fears,
for the escape beyond my years.

Aimée © September 2000