Climbing to heights
closer to seraph wings,
climbing to heights
above merciless glares,
climbing to heights
beyond audible range.

Looking down, seeing lights
looking down, I feel paradise.
safe from sight,
safe from condescending stares,
safe from battles
safe from myself.

Looking around, noticing void
single in isolation
separation growing.
Alone.
Hollowness.
Safe from nothing.

                  --Crystal Goudy

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