Terra Firma

Behind eyes that see nothing
you hide
use the guise of someone else
to dictate your beliefs
then silently justify them as your own
over and over again-
it won't change
won't make it right
it'll still be a used thought
instead take note of the little things
that make your heart beat that little faster
hands sweat
brow furrow
tongue stick thick to the roof of your mouth
cast aside the cape of translucency
and stand firm
on your own feet-
terra firma