Trapped 
Trapped in your room 
I watch you run out the door And lock me in 
You take my guitar 
my books 
my glasses 
my soul 
my heart 
the keys 
The rain pours down into your room A flood so powerful 
so cruel 
The water rises 
It fills my sneakers 
I run to the corner 
And bang upon the walls 
Trapped 
I scream and shout 
You pretend you don’t hear me Just like when I found out 
About her 
The water reaches my thighs Creeps up to my hips 
Inches close to my heart 
Just like you did 
I tilt my head up 
So my tears don’t add to the flood Rising and rising 
I won’t make it 
I tread the ice cold water 
My feet now far above the floor My body trembling 
Arms and legs aching 
Weak 
Barely staying afloat 
The water reaches my neck 
Creeps up to my lips 
Freezes my brain 
Just like you did 
How long can I hold my breath?
I have to let go 
Stillness 
I look up 
The sun has emerged 
The rain subsides 
I peek my head above the water I can finally breathe 
Fluttering my feeble legs 
Your room under me 
My body still in pain 
But my mind suddenly bold I swim over the walls 
Far as I can away from your room And I am finally free

​Artist Statement
Intense breakup. The water represents my emotions. I thought I would drown, but it set me free.