How many times
Have I looked up to the sky
From the top of the cliff
Knowing that I should just jump
That I could just fly and be free
And yet, I stood there
Tied to the ground
Afraid
Of what?
I am not sure
Neither of why
How long has it been
Since the last time I fell?
Since the first time I failed?
Since the fear got so big
So as to make me forget
I know I can fly
I always could
I used to do so
I used to smile
I used to run
I just can't remember
How many times
Have I listened to these songs
With my saxophone in hand
Knowing I could just feel them through me
That I could just play and melt away
And yet, I bit my lips
Frozen without breath
Afraid
The same circle
The same doubts
The same answers
I had forgotten the wind
Ignored the force that could lift me up to the clouds
I had lost my courage
Minded small and foolish details and chances
And without knowing right from wrong
I stagnated
I stopped
Lucas Rangel Lima
