Chained

These invisible restrains,

binds me up, ties me down,

anchoring me, to the ground...

Every step I wished to take,

came with much skepticism,

pulling me back, to the beginning. 

So I watched, as they walked,

towards the goals, that I had,

showing glimpses, of those dreams...

More I struggled, more I sank,

like drowning, in the quicksand,

of my aspirations, far from reach. 

Chained... 

Being bound to my obligations,

with fear, of an uncertain future,

if not taken, the acceptable route...

For, the world had its demands,

choices had their consequences, 

so I became, apprehensive & reluctant. 

And so, it tightened its hold,

seeping inside, like a poison, 

paralyzing, my heart and mind...

By letting go, of treasured dreams,

I was constrained, by overthinking,

putting a limit, to my freedom. 

Chained...

So I questioned, 

do I have regrets?

Looking at these shackles,

And I realized, in my silence...

For, I knew the answer.