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Gentle trot to my run, taking in the sights and appreciating the breeze, while I struggle to breathe and gulp down water to keep going.

Suffocating presence of the past has finally been cleansed, the memories no longer hurt and you notice the kindness hidden in them, longing to reach out and embrace it, thank it and let them know you’re okay now.

Change your name to escape their shadow, but still the light is blocked with dark thoughts where they won’t leave and you can’t ignore them.

Refuse my defences and watch the consequences of cut flesh, flowing blood and the end of trust and security.

Screech for attention so all work stops, heads turn to acknowledge your demand while those near sigh with weary acceptance, ready to ruin a rhythm and change to your direction.

Glance over your distress, pretend not to see so their own will stay moderate, they can worry about the guilt later when they’re far away and no longer forced to care.

Robbed of rest but time still moves and your day starts while others dream and you envy them their selfishness, longing to join them.

Rewrite my history onto a path to your liking and watch my mind crumble under the pressure until I’m your perfect puppet.

Knock my energy and scald my freedom, forcing a strip of security for thinner protection, so raw flesh won’t rub and end all movement.

Unexpected gift dissolving one insecurity, gaze at its defence and sigh with relief, one problem resolved in a river of anxiety, but even that small drop has saved the day from despair.