Autopsy

I can’t talk for long

I’m on the run today

from demons and devils

that subtly lay

beneath the surface

looking for peace

don’t tell them this but

I’m leaving to head from west to east.

I have to leave

I have to go

away from these devils,

but first you should know…

they saw my smile,

said I want her child,

they think that I’m sweet,

so they want my feet,

they think I’m kind

so they want my mind,

they like my art,

so they want to cut me open

and take some part of my heart.

I sit and I rest and I laugh and I play

right about the ground

where these demons lay.

They hear my thumps

and say with little to no glee

how in the world could someone

be as happy as she?

They hear my songs

yet ignore my voice,

they don’t realize many many moons ago

I made a choice:

I promised myself peace

within and without.

If you know, you know

exactly what I’m talking about.

The demons like to lie

and overlook the fact

that I took off the mask

and I cut the act.

I said no more of this,

darkness may come but

it won’t take hold.

And now these demons are mad

that I’ve so dug deep within myself,

I’ve finally found gold.

So the demons see me soar

and they think I’m on top,

they want an explanation

so they chase me, begging me to stop.

The day that I do

I’ll say to them

the very same thing

that I am saying to you:

You’ve come an awfully long way

in search for the peace that I have,

and I am so sorry to tell you but it’s not up for grab.

The happiness you seek is not

in my smile, feet or mind,

it’s in my constant decision to be nice and be kind.

I appreciate your hunger,

despite it causing me to lay low.

If you check your back pockets,

you’ll find your own halo.

—

And after this talk

the angels and I will make a deal

over the course of a hearty meal.

I’ll look around the table

and give them an idea:

Congratulations, you have finally healed.

Now that you have to carry

your own light,

be sure to share with everyone,

especially

those filled with spite.

You too will attract demons and devils

that want to heal,

be sure to stop and give them time and a meal.

They’ll chase you far and

they’ll chase you wide

all in attempt to mimic your stride.

When they catch you

remember to remind

these demons and devils that

the angel they search for is already inside.