gilead iii: looking glass

For how long was I asleep? Now save and sound What joy it is to be free Almost forgot Escaped hell, atrocities Can't peel it off Those nightmares are part of me I can't unsee Why can't I sit in silence? Why can't I strive for love? Why can't I feel the peace the sweat release I've come to find For all this time I've been safe Hatred Commenced With views through my looking glass Forced to spectate Kissed by an angel Appointed above But what's the point if I can't feel the love We can see the torment We can feel the grief (I have lived the grief) Stuck in apathy that tears me piece by piece How can I laugh, feel joyful How can I shut one eye How dare we dream when we can see all of the pain they cause Rise up defeat Goliath? Alone I am powerless Aware of the world beyond I'm bound to watch what I've been spared