Lifted

Chains, Heaviness

Burdens push against my chest

As I inhale

The hot air shortens my breaths

All I want is to see

Open up my eyes and leave

The heat burns my eyes 

They begin to raise

My eyelashes singed in a flash

My nails jagged and weak 

Encasing the struggle of resistance underneath

All I want is to let my head rest

The weight above my shoulders 

Heavy and wobbling with every blind step

I can feel the pain

I am aware that I am in need 

And for once in my life I can't get myself out

My raspy, dry breath finds the courage to break open its sealed chamber

Out comes a cry

Desperate and quiet 

But in helplessness I try

Almost in an instant 

The Son is raining down

I squint my eyes 

Then open them wide

Blinking continuously

Unsure if the heat will rush inside

I lift my hand to my face

It's light and free without weight

I feel little feathers covering my eyes

Shielding me from the light

My lungs are healed 

A smooth river of air travels in and out

I breathe fast and slow

Feel the river travel as I never have before

I forget about all heaviness

And I straighten myself up
It feels like I am being helped up

Held as I stand and I take a step
I feel a freedom all the way into my veins
I can think again in my fully functioning brain

I build up the strength to bring a noise to my lips
Without effort I can speak
I forget what it is to feel weak

But it wasn't me who brought me here
I feel a presence surrounding me
Carrying my burdens
Understanding of my pain
Aware of all that I've come from
A presence inviting me in
And I walk towards it
I want to walk in