Captivity

I, alone, was freed,
And every day since has been torture
Greater than that of any enemy.

By releasing my body, by liberating my mind, 
The things that held me captive for so long
Have managed to inflict immeasureable pain
Upon the one thing that they could not touch before: my spirit. 
My soul is shattered and my heart pines
For the one that was left behind.

Never again will the word "free" apply to me, 
For how can one be free when they are torn in two?
When they are tormented daily by the punishment inflicted on them 
By their Other Half's captors?

I know you are glad if my success,
But your temporary happiness
Does not ease my pain; 
Does not ebb my sorrow.

If only I could reach into the circumstances that bind you
And expose your ardent energy
To opportunities like the ones I have had. 
If only I could turn back the cruel hands of time
And refuse to leave your side.

Then, dear love, I would never have to say
Goodbye.

Reviews

[Chaos_Collector]

Despite how sad this was, I found the imagery and diction to be a beautiful work of art. My favorite part "If only I could reach into the circumstances that bind you
And expose your ardent energy
To opportunities like the ones I have had.
If only I could turn back the cruel hands of time
And refuse to leave your side" Brilliant work Sloane! :)

[Sloane Holt]

Thank you! =)

[Chaos_Collector]

You're welcome! :)

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I loved it and the feel within your writing.