butterflies

this is for all the butterflies
kept locked up in glass jars:

breathe in deeper
sing louder
stay c a l m

we can't bring them back
and letting go isn't easy
but there's no other way

remember what they left behind
because no one can steal away
what's kept hidden in our hearts

let the anger slip away
leave behind your regrets
open up, it will all be okay
with time

hold your beating wings still
just for a moment
we're all scared to say goodbye
but its part of acceptance

this is for all the butterflies kept locked up
in glass jars:
all we ever wanted was to be released