Snow

Going through the motions
soul all locked away
hidden deep in dark cavern
i make believe the snow cannot chill it
each breath is death
heart racing
emotions in turmoil
frightened now
then dancing crazy on the brink
of what
scattered thoughts
incoherent
soul straining on chains
pressure inside
running sideways
tripping
falling
steady now
darkness swallows light
wake in fright
to snow again

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