citadel

some of us walk in light
others cower in shadow
and yet, some shine the brightest
in shadow.

take the dive
and fly?
oh how glorious
if to defy gravity was so;
but in this lifetime,
i fear not.

the impossible?
unthinkingly so.

if only the strength
to take the dive
out of such protection.

the worm whom never
left the apple,
only one day to form
a cocoon.

flight is not mine
so i look up,
as my head faces down.

eyes closed
viewing the impossible
memories scream in silence.