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I stand inside a cage of steel.
No man made it, but myself.
I stand inside, locked away,
A heart that’s strong, a body chained.

My chains are glass, but will not break.
They hold me fast inside this place,
No key to open, no lock to pick.
My past, my choices hold me here.

I long to leave, smash these chains,
Bend the bars and run away
But fear of leaving keeps me still,
Tightens the knot around my arms.

Then I see her, see her clear
A face of beauty, happiness, and cheer.
Not a face, but eyes of blue
So calm, so kind, they calm the fear.

She beckons, “Come out of the cage
Break the lock upon your soul”.
I wish to hold her in my arms
And give my heart to her alone.

I stand with ease to meet her gaze
And breaking chains release my arms.
The shattered glass upon the floor
Dissolves to nothing, my heart is free.

I see her, still, outside the door
Of pain and hardship I couldn’t ignore.
I touch a bar of solid steel,
It crumbles to pieces of rust and decay.

I draw back my arms, and swing at the wall
Of hate and anger that kept me bound.
The bars are gone, only red dust remains
Of that which kept my life in chains.

As the cage crumbles and rots away,
The girl of my dreams runs from me.
I quickly chase after, trying to run,
I trip myself up, and fall to the ground.

I lose my sight, for an instant then.
I look up once, she’s gone again.
I hear her voice, so soft and sweet,
Coming from light in the darkness deep.

I run towards the luminous ball
That marks the end of my struggle for life.
As I come close, my eyes become pained
For all the light I have been without.

I lose my sight, and struggle forward,
Blinded by purpose, my feet follow my arms.
I reach the end, the cave opens up,
My eyes open now and I see her again.

She stands in a clearing,
A break in the trees
Her arms outstretched,
Her face in a smile.

I drop to the ground, elated and glad,
But worn from my battle with sorry and worry.
She comes to meet me, and holds my hand.
I fall then, asleep, my head in her lap.

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So there you go

[ November 07, 2004, 04:54 PM: Message edited by: Boris ]

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