In Wonder

“In Wonder”

 

Living in cold blues

My skies were ripples of water

Light far above

Only a dream

 

the waves engulf me

Dragging me down, drowning

“it’s okay.”

I believed

 

My fingertips reaching out

Close enough

A little bit more

Closer

 

“darling.”

Arms yanked me away

Eyes looking at me, “undeserving.”

Yet again, I believed.

 

Hours turned days turned months

Drained, bloodshot eyes

I yearn for the light

I reach out

 

Wind laced its fingers to mine

I unshackled my chains

Let go, I rise

Basking in the light, I glow

 

I look at awe

As colors come to life

Unsure and scared

Drenched in freedom

 

Melancholy slowly leaving my veins

Replaced by newly found comfort

“you’re okay.”

I smiled and believed.

 

 

in the midst of it all

I stood

arms stretched wide open

I can finally breathe.

 

-       g.b.

Author's Note

hi! i wrote this for my creative writing class! it is inspired by the song "Wonder" by Shawn Mendes, i highly suggest to listen to the song to feel the poem more. Tell me your thoughts! feel free to comment!