Envisions

Arms spread and stars gazed

willing people to look in, see

even turn their heads sideways.

Don't tell me I don't mean what I say.

A closed fortress of secrets kept hidden

Ulterior motives and plans written

in invisible ink. That's not me.

I'm not an actress and this isn't a stage.

I think differently. I see differently.

But I plead, scream, cry and bleed the same.

I care, love, appreciate, and harbor hope.

Don't blink and say that I don't.

My thoughts get lost in translation

but I'm not holding them hostage.

I don't stand on a board built for a game.

The doors are open beyond the maze.