When I reflect on the past,
I see mistrust in our steps.
When I reflect on the past,
I see holding back in our tracks.
When I reflect on the past,
I see wars behind our eyes.
When I reflect on the past,
I see chains around our souls.
When I reflect on the past,
I see us unlocking the other\'s chains.
When I reflect on the past,
I see us clinging like security blankets.
When I reflect on the past,
I see us choosing loyalty to someone else.
When I reflect on the past,
I see us choosing opposite sides.
When I reflect on the past,
duty is unspoken between us.
When I reflect on the past,
I see reluctance and impossibilities.
Where has it led us?
Lost.
Trapped.
Alone in two separate worlds.
Walking the same path.
Different on the outside but,
the same on the inside.