Can I stay here awhile
Can I crawl into the shadows
And let darkness cover the wounds
That are open and raw
Can I hide here awhile
Can I pause for long moments
Until I find some redemption
Until it’s safe to exhale
Can I forget who I am
Can I leave all my troubles
And just let my heart shatter
The way that it wants
Can I surrender completely
Can I finally set free
The silent screams
That submerge all else
Can I unlearn the hurt
Can I take off the weight
Can I step out of my life
And climb into yours
Can I take what is needed
To soften the edges
Until the sharpness mellows
To a beautiful blur
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Apprentice Editor: Melissa Horton/ Editor: Travis May
Photos: Pixoto/Kume Bryant
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