The fear of failure

Yet shiver with sorrow

In the sight of success.

The bird flew

Past my sight into darkness

Only to

Return with more pain for all.

Pretended

To be loved, but only

Deliberately.

You told me to stay dead,

To stay dead,

'Till you left my side.

You would only

Love me

If I twisted these black wings

Upside down.

You would only

Love me

If I remained your puppet,

Your robot, your toy.

I am your reputation, your pride,

Your hope,

From the time I fell from

Your womb,

'Till the time I'll peer in

Your tomb.

You told me to stay dead,

To stay dead,

'Till you left my side.

I died after birth

And you lived.

Now I rise,

Now you bleed.

You feel me in your womb

Once again,

Tearing out your soul, your pride,

Your hope.

My wings spread

And I fly.

While your tears melt

And you die.

I am sorry,

Dear Mother,

I am not dead.

Please live

Please leave

Please find yourself.

You told me to stay dead,

To stay dead,

'Till you left my side.

You kept me safe

In a cage of Bars

You tried to heal

Me when I cracked open my skull

But you withdrew,

Fearing you would release me.

You told me to stay dead,

To stay dead,

'Till you left my side.

I won't stay dead.

I won't live for you.

I live for myself.

And so should you.