Volcanos

Like volcanos, we are

bound to erupt. It could

happen any day now,

but the outburst can be

avoided. What a shame

it would be if it exploded.

Like ticking time bombs,

we were made to detonate.

It’s not our fault because

no one taught us what

wires to cut. We’ve shut

doors meant to stay open.

The choices we’ve made

and our pent up emotions

keep us tossing and turning

all night. In the shadows lurk

demons that will soon come

to light. It’s easy to run,

but it’s hopeless to try

and hide. How exhausting

it is to wear a mask all day.

There is no way to keep

the fire lit if we neglect it.

The candle will burn out

if we don’t learn how to fan

the flame. Read the fine print.

No amount of money should

convince you to sell your soul

to the devil. Signing your name

in blood won’t change how

you feel. Find yourself or stay

lost. If we sleep all day,

our bed can become our tomb.

The walls we’ve built around

ourselves will surely crumble.

We’ve become handcuffed

to our own minds, and we

forgot where we put the key.

It’s impossible to live free

if we refuse to see we what

lies beneath. The secrets we

keep and the skeletons in

our closet will eventually be

discovered. Time to let them

out. It’s time to open up,

and be who you are.

Be yourself, and if you can’t,

ask for help. Life is beautiful.

You deserve the world. Please

give thanks before you leave.