I thought I was free…

When I fled from an abusive long term relationship

I thought I was free…

When I ran away from a mother who ran a household like a country under dictatorship

I thought I was free…

When I went against the rules of society

I thought I was free…

When I became myself

Until I realized…

Instead of becoming a slave to a lover, a mother, myself, or to society

I am slaved to a living