human

drip drop feelings

sometimes overflowing

sometimes barely giving

a lonely path to walk

sadness etched into my being

i say no one can dictate my way

but yet i cannot untie myself from you

am i free?

to think and feel is a blessing

but for those who take in everything

how are we to stay afloat?

fantasy is a kingdom for children 

stay too long and you will never break free

enjoy the hidden moments

but sink not into the life lived in shadows

a half realized dream to die in 

is not worth the life.

kicking and screaming 

fighting my way through the maze

undaunted, yet utterly minuscule 

am i something?

left or right

up or down 

tread the water or sink into it

our paths are paved 

but may we diverge and tread upon the hidden trail?

i'll walk till my shoes give way

and then i'll stop and give up for a while 

for i am only human

only human am i