Deep Water

Open Mic

The week- 

Five days of long, slow hell

in a place where no one knows

the amount of pain I'm going through

or even really cares. 

This, though- 

This is my moment of transcendence, 

the one time

I can be myself

without restraint

or masks

or lies.

Without a shield

or a cloak

or a sword. 

Where I can pour my soul

out into music

without fear.