02 October 2024

Simmer

Who's gonna stop this story?
Who's gonna stop the flood
Of these emotions that are
No more weary?

The legs have mustered
Courage and eyes are ready 
For unshamed stares.
The lungs swoon with pride-

Blood flows thick, 
Head held high. Hands sway
Seamlessly and we're ready
For a riot of dance.

Who needs your approval?
Validation doesn't matter.

The songs that bombard 
In the belly are strong enough 
To make it out of our throats.
Wings are as fierce-

The cages stand molten, 
We're ready to fly away now.