Their bodies were robbed of free will
8 January 2025

Lily white scattered memories
played in my head wooden stories
contours so light for soul to tease
when why what, questions still burning

Inner turmoil kaleidoscope
like a drowning man thrown a rope
writings on the wall help me cope 
whispers of thoughts rise to wake me

I start remembering the scene
The acting of it so obscene
replacement actors never seen
outer shell same, inner alien

Prior mindfulness in tatters
parasite that itself flatters
believing it is what matters
occupying a grudging host

A life stretched for mind to ensnare
to forget toil, to forget care
heart bereft, consciousness aware
something was lurking in shadows

Like ragdolls they were forced to act
unable to scream or react
the bond was like an imposed pact
their bodies were robbed of free will


Written in the context of Ronovan writes Ovi Poetry challenge using the word “aware” for inspiration. For more poems and the rules, follow this link https://ronovanwrites.com/2025/01/08/ovi-poetry-challenge-82-aware-is-your-inspiration/

Reading of the poem:

Within Temptation - Memories