#334 Ariel Poem by Jimmie Arrington

I knew I had to get away,
I just had to run and hide.
Nothing and no one could make me stay,
No matter how hard they tried.
No matter how many tears cried.

I still remember everything
As is it were happening today.
I still remember being tied to a string
And being told what to say,
So I left and flew into the grey.

I couldn’t handle the hate, the grief,
The sorrow and the fear.
I couldn’t just watch in disbelief
Or stand another wretched year;
That’s why I’m sitting alone out here.

Miles and miles separated me
From Earth and life and pain.
I didn’t have a concern or worry,
It’s a feeling I can’t explain;
I was free of everyone’s reign.

I flew until I was satisfied,
Passing asteroids and satellites.
I landed where people don’t reside,
Where there’s no such thing as fights,
Or mistakes or wrongs or rights.

Staring at a photo of a girl I knew well
And enjoying the beautiful view
As I sit upon a moon called Ariel,
I realize despite all my dreams coming true,
I’m wishing I were at home with you.