Friday, August 28, 2020

Caged

The cage is open; but the bird does not flee:

She's bound by reasons that seem strange to me.


Torn is her heart as she peers at the sky;

Mountains and meadows invite her to fly.


No one nor nothing compells her to stay;

Why does she dither, why not fly away?


The trees and the rains, the wind of her dreams;

The temptation fails to entice her, it seems.


If she spreads her wings, she'll never be free:

The burden along will she have to carry.


A lump in her throat, in her thoughts as she wades,

Her choice is made; in her eyes the light fades.


What her heart yearns for, she cannot choose;

What she's been granted, she cannot lose.


She takes a step back, she closes the door;

She won't look again; be tempted no more.


Her faith in herself - therein her strength lies;

She's content; though some call it... sacrifice.


First published: August 2014

Thursday, August 6, 2020

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