Summer of Freedom

I tried to pass life without you,

our time lost in displease

Inked in my mind like a tattoo,

just leave me alone, please.

It was never us, only you.

I wish you even cared.

Now what’s left are eternal wounds,

why am I left ensnared?

You left me bruised by your harsh words,

soul black and blue from ache.

Cold gaze burning holes in my worth,

this was all a mistake.

Trying to free myself from hell,

just couldn’t find the keys.

To escape from this citadel,

I tried to bar your schemes.

There was only one of me here,

but you left me bleeding.

All your hurt I had to endure,

why wasn’t I leaving?

But now I’m free, running away.

Pain’s wounds finally heal.

Leaving my unease in decay,

time to live as I will.

Summer of freedom welcomes me,

and held breath is set free.

Like the serene waves of the sea,

soul finally carefree.

Aashka Manesh is passionate about exploring complex human emotions through her writing.