time with self

time looking into self

time knowing self

time reacting to self

time in front of the mirror

looking at myself

as time goes by

and I feel alone

and I feel lonely

and I feel grateful

and I feel joy

as I sink into myself unknowingly

no one to save me from the pit but

I find myself above ground

new and beautiful

my body covered in dirt

no longer pretty on some accounts

and my mind wanders to another place

back to you

as they look at me

wanting more

wishing I were more

but my body is not theirs to unlock

I run

back to you

my love, my safety, my heart

my love, my safety, my heart