Out From Within the Shadow

It seems you believe I'm hurting.

I feel you want to rescue me.

That's fine if you're aware of it,

although

through denial I can see.

This is why I can't be bothered,

to walk this very route,

people seem to have an opinion

and from the hip they shoot.

I guess this could be an issue

if I feel they want to judge

but when it's done by their own standards

they just look for sludge.

They assume 'the crap' that I walk with,

without seeing I've walked with joy,

they then go on some mission,

like there's something to destroy.

You have not walked in my shoes.

You've walked on your own road.

Through that you cannot understand

the life I've been bestowed.

There are many who can understand,

they listen to what I say,

hey hear the words I speak to them;

they get to know my way.

From there I listen to their lives,

we join together and care,

about each other as a person

and our experiences we share.

The past is part of the present,

it cannot just go away,

just because I talk of it

doesn't mean it's here to stay.

My life grows through expression ,

I write poetry;

this can be about anything

within my society.

It's nothing to do with holding on,

nor indeed letting go

and if there's something I must deal with

my own body lets me know.

You said you want to know me

this would be very nice

and if at any point I need it,

I'll ask for your advice.

If you live your life to rescue,

then do it!

Just not with me!

I came to walk as your equal

not for you to set me free.

I'm standing here beside you,

I'm holding out my hand,

for us to walk together

just to love and understand.