No Longer Bound
by Phoebe Hernandez (age 14)
I skipped through the day
As if I carried no pain
Always masking a smile
But I carried a storm
One that ruthlessly tore
While the ocean tossed me side to side
Choking salt from my throat
The icy sea gripped my clothes
Making me gasp for breath
Fear snatched my fainting soul
A frigid chill went through my bones
Suddenly, there came an unnatural silence
The sea enticed me to follow
She coaxed, “You’ll never get hurt.”
As I felt sharp chains pulling me down
My pride began to fade
I feebly cried for aid
Then a hand drew me out of the storm
The ocean was calm, full of light
And there I saw my Lord Christ
Who shattered my piercing chains
He pulled me into his arms
Where there was no harm
Asked, “Why didn’t you call my name?”
What I failed to see
He wanted me free
Now I’m no longer bound
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