I Choose Chains

I have chosen these chains
I have been freed
But yet again
Manacles
Close
In

How do I escape
The cell is unlocked
But it is safe
I love to hide
Shrouding in darkness

My true self
My true love
Seizes me up
I choke
Unable

Permanent flashing
Vulnerability
Cowardice
It consumes me
Tears abuse me
My heart wants to

Explode
And yet
I stay silent
The same
I always choose the chains