never dared to dream,
never ran unchained.
never felt sand between my toes,
nor water wash over my bare legs.
or the kiss of wind upon my cheek.
never soared through the sky,
upon wings of my own making,
holding me up above the world.
never ran through meadows,
with grass up to my waist,
and flowers abloom all around.
never skipped stones,
over calm clear water,
and missed on every try.
never laughed when i was happy,
nor cried when i was sad,
or groaned when i stubbed my toe.
i had existed,
sheltered within a prison,
of my own making.
i never felt a thing,
never dared to dream,
never ran unchained.
until you set me free,
a fire to my senses,
balm to my heart,
restoring me.
everyone deserves a second chance,
let me dream,
let me fly,
and learn,
i promise you that i will try.