my bindings loosened
over time
of past regrets
unseen mistakes
skin rubbed raw
from holding back
the air it stung
as i unlace
thrust of change
squeezed my breath
my life took on
a faster pace
as i moved past
what i thought
i would never
have to face
2.18.17
Eliza Alys Young, aka CreativEliza, is a free spirit, world traveler, creative expert, and part of multicultural family… Eliza shares her time between the US, Dominican Republic and beyond. When she is not caring for her high-energy kids, writing her poetry or for her blog, creating art or cooking up a storm, she is designing for her own company, Design Intense.
