I tried to run, escaping the trees
but the forest was alive behind me
pulling on me fast, like shadows under the sun
finally, I paused, and unconsciously started crying like a firing gun
the tangled roots beneath my feet
started to consume me whole
how very grateful can one be
for finally losing all control
The sound of quietness filled my ears
I no longer had worries, no longer had fears
so this is weight of being hollow
a feeling of regret, of dissapointment, followed
slowly, I found my way upward and
i knew when sunlight shone upon my face
I was back on the surface, back in the race
the trees no longer leaving me threatened
now I’m surrounded by fields full of flowers
here I can be for hours and hours
I’ve felt what it’s like to be empty, departed
and know now it’s something to keep uncharted