They keep telling me I am free,
To be whoever and whatever I want to be,
They can't see the leash,
That leash hugs my neck,
Smothers and caresses,
My every glimpse of thought.

"Break free, break free" they pray,
"It's not truly there" they always say,
Every time I listen or forget,
Another pill finds its way down my neck.

I cherish those half moments,
I take one more step off the yard,
Taking deep breath, Ready, Set,
My true and genuine arise from the ashes,
My love and kindness embodies me,
Go, sharp pain, back again.

Please stop, I'm asking kindly,
I'll do anything, Someone grins lightly,
Release me from this harnessed leash,

One more push, one last pull,
Snapped me back into the mold.