my body is a prison
of sin and filth

pain and heartbreak stuck
within cell walls
thoughts and deeds
trauma recorded, relived
in the spaces between
proton and neutron

gravity chains me to reality

rotting flesh
dies around me
as I smile and laugh

distract from the mystery of living

press tender kisses to my breast
that I might feel a moment’s pleasure
illusions of immortality
in the briefest flutter of bliss

how came I to be in this body?
I awoke one day
and here I am

trapped

where are my wings?
where is the light?

I wish I were
anywhere but here.

I wish I were
floating in oneness.