Escaping the Gilded Cage (standard:poetry, 301 words)
Author: Lori	Added: Dec 29 2008	Views/Reads: 2602/1725	Story vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
A bird learns where freedom lies.

Escaping the Gilded Cage 

Once a beautiful bird 

flew high in the sky. 

She had goals of starting a family. 

She planned to build a safe nest. 

Somewhere along the way, 

the bird traded happiness 

for comfort and security. 

~ 

Now the bird is caged 

by four walls which bind 

her to a life she doesn't remember starting. 

She's imprisoned by society, 

moral obligations, 

and family responsibilities. 

The bars, of safety, 

have become too strong. 

Our little bird 

has become too weak. 

~ 

A ray of light 

offers glimpses of improvement. 

But first 

the little bird has to find out 

who she is. 

She starts to plan new adventures. 

She fantasizes about new possibilities. 

She's thrilled at the prospect of a better life. 

The little bird just needs 

to find the key. 

~ 

One day the bird awakens. 

She sees bright sunlight, 

clear skies, 

and feels gentle breezes rustling her feathers. 

A thought becomes clear in her mind. 

The key to opening the cage is 

forgiveness. 


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