Little Bird

In a house of faith and prayer
Raised with teachings in the air
A world of rules, a rigid core
It seeped into my every pore

Now I feel it on my shoulder
Whispers words that make me colder
In moments of love, it speaks of sin
A constant battle from within

Little bird, please won't you fly?
You clip my wings, can't touch the sky
In love's embrace, I feel you near
Whispering doubts, making me fear

He holds my hand, heart skips a beat
But my bird's voice makes me retreat
In the silence, its echoes play
Tortures me in a twisted way

Desires clash with words it preaches
When I want love then out it reaches
In every kiss, its shadow looms
Turns joy into a maddening gloom

Little bird, please won't you fly?
You clip my wings, can't touch the sky
In love's embrace, I feel you near
Whispering doubts, making me fear

I seek the courage to let it go
To find a love that freely flows
To silence it and find my way
To live and love without dismay

a DumDave production June 2024