Letting Go

I sat in a dark cold corner
Because everywhere else it was warmer
I drew curtains around me
And sat there to oversee

The curtains with time grew thick
And the world around me was so sick
They laughed and rolled, while I cried
I was in pain until my wounds dried

I wish they would stop
But for them, their fun was on the top!
I waited for someone to help
Folded my hands in prayer and knelt

Was there anyone to hear me plead?
Or was I destined forever to bleed?
I know no one hears my cry
I must give up and never try

The thick curtains now turned walls
Enough even to stop fireballs
I can sit in peace, plan, and hatch
Every emotion they threw, I could easily catch

There's my precious hoard
I have all emotions stored
There's the anger they threw and its red
I will hold on to it until I'm dead

Anger, hatred, and envy
Oh! These emotions make me feel sexy
The room within the walls is tight
I'm not giving up without a proper fight

I, so, want to take revenge
Of course, I have my honor to avenge
I wanna hurt them with my fire
And burn everything like a pyre

But, then a sweet hand approached me with kindness
Destroyed the walls and showed me its wideness
I knew I was tied with fear
Everything was light by the flow of a single Tear!

- Imran Soudagar

I had written this a few years back for an online contest. It is still one of the best pieces I have written.