Light My Soul on Fire

Silence envelopes me,

Keeps me sane and safe.

Loud noises distract me,

Keeping me in one place.

Idle chat disorients my mind.

Give me depth and bare our souls.

Seeing others' passion makes me smile.

Harming others will bring my ire.

The smells of old bring me pain,

Cause my mind to feel I'm chained.

So much pain in my old comfort.

I've tried to rid those from my life,

As a snake sheds its skin to begin anew.

Perhaps more as a metamorphosis.

Once a fuzzy worm turned to goo,

Turns into a beauty that can be free.

What left me chained in pain and anger,

I was comforted in what was known to me.

No more is my comfort what it was.

Left my old comforts behind.

I've found a new and happy life.

Smiles and laughter replace furrowed brows and despondency.

Long car rides listening to music,

Singing at the top of my lungs.

Brings me new peace.

Children's laughter and dog kisses.

Chicken shenanigans and garden plots.

Replacing my old prison of shame.

What once passed as comfort does no more.

Freeing me to light my soul on fire.