TETHERED STRENGTH

I hate the straps
that hold me in
they get in the way
like liquid sin

Monster red tape
that sticks to me
it has no give
to let me flee

Icky tight bonds
that rule my life
I grasp at strings
nothing but strife

I loathe the rope
that ties me down
cinching my breath
furrowed deep frown

Dig for the strrength
I know is there
fight the tether
release the snare

I burn the straps
that hold me in
feel the mad rush
of cooling skin

Tear the red tape
that sticks to me
I shred the strips
to set me free

Cut through the bonds
that rule my life
suck in the air
wielding sweet knife

Untie the rope
that ties me down
I see the light
I wear the crown

I found the strength
I knew was there
relieving smile
my world is fair

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