In Search of the Miraculous

In Search of the Miraculous

(Inspired by life and the portraits of Kehinde Wiley)

I’ve decided to leave this Earth
In search for everlasting peace

That’s experienced behind closed eyes
In dreams

Serene scenes of a sinner’s solemn slumber

I’ve decided to leave this Earth
In search for missing pieces of me
Travel the seas on this makeshift boat
Equipped with the shirt on my back
Using intuition as my map
To escape this place that had me trapped

I’ve decided to leave this Earth
In search for the sparks that I miss
Staring down the same ocean that violently battles itself

But on this shore, my feet it kiss

I’ve decided to leave this Earth
Knowing that I will never return
In search for a place to call my own
Or even die while on this ride
Leaving behind my possessions
With those who once held me captive
So I can join my ambitions
And find myself across this sea

– W.I.B.