I am wild

And fierce

I dwell in the depths

Of deep purple light

I suffocate at the surface

I drown in the shallows

But in the depths I come alive

A flighty free spirit

Stubborn, untamed

Never content to take things at face value

I question everything

I don’t care where the crowds go

By instinct

I would rather take the path less travelled

Not afraid to break the rules

I will try a different way

Just to prove it can be done

Not admitting weakness until all my resolute strength is gone

But this kind of strength is a weakness too

Is it that I only feel safe,

When I’m free?

Escaping expectations

I will not be pinned down

I am drawn

To those on the outer

Fellow lonely travellers

My essence is powerful

If I try to hide it, dilute it

It is no longer potent

Becomes unrecognisable

At least then it cannot cause evil

But neither can it be used for good

When I try to deny my wild nature

I loose my spark

Can I be wild, strong and humble?

Can my weakness become strength when surrendered to you?

You are the only one who can tame my wayward heart

The only place my restless soul finds home

The only guiding voice I will always listen to

Let the words you have whispered to me

Become my battle cry

You are not threatened by my questioning

Your power not usurped by any power I may possess

For you are Spirit

The most free spirit of all

You are wild

Untameable

I cannot be too wild for you

You do not banish my wildness

You do not break my wild, restless spirit

You set it free

You meet me in the wilderness

And you welcome me home