The Bard

I opened up the door today

Into a new world I stepped

Without knowing my exact way

I was following my gut instinct

Hoping that it would lead me

Into new colours so distinct

The hues of my former world

Shadows lurking in corners

My mind, it was soiled

All but for the hope I felt

That led me to this very door

At which I had knelt

I’ve been holding my breath

For far too long

Could hardly live my song

Fumbled to write my passage

It felt like an early death

Unable to release my message

So I stepped out on this day

Breathed in the ample fresh air

Wondered how this would all play

A new life set in motion

One that I felt I could determine

I would make my own potion

What would have become of me

Without this new wave of life

I have finally been set free

I can play my own cards

Find my Ace of Hearts

Become that enchanting bard

I’ve been holding my breath

For far too long

Could hardly live my song

Fumbled to write my passage

It felt like an early death

Unable to release my message

Now I’ll live out of the shadows

Opening up like a fresh flower

Leaving behind many old woes

Begin to write my new story

Where demons dare not lurk

And I create a changed destiny

Although it did take so long

For me to reach the valley

To realise that I needed a new song

The bitter tale of before

A spirit cloaked in trauma

Until I stepped through the door