Caged Soul

 

 

 

I was a caged soul

Empty and un-whole

Held and restrained

By thoughts of pain

That I know were untrue

What else could I do?

Emotions ran deeper

And I was their keeper

I discovered the capacity

To love everyone equally

 

And even now, that I am free

Hints of personality influence me

So if I appear aloof or withdrawn

I am sending love to everyone

And if you look up

A blank stare on my face

There is no smirk where the lips place

Look a little closer at my disguise

I am smiling at you with my mind and

Loving you with my eyes

 

This soul is now free

And forever it will be

 

Reviews

[Beth Wilcox]

This is a very beautiful, incredible, extrodinary poem.
It really opened my eyes and I could really feel the emotion that you were trying to set forth to the reader. I really enjoy your writing, it's all very well written. You have a fabulous way with words, and you use your talent which is wonderful. This poem is very inspiring and crosses a wonderful, important message to the reader. The title is a perfect fit, and that's why I chose it. It's interesting. Something I figured I can reltae to. Something many people can relate to . Very well written.

[Bud]

God bless you! Well put. Keep writing.

[HeavensAngel]

A beautiful poem indeed, thank you for sharing.

[Alice Oiseau]

I'm grinning with delight (in my mind)
I find this poem easy to relate to, as well as the idea of a 'caged soul' an interesting concept. Rhyme seemed a bit forced in some areas, though overall nice.
Cheers.

[Paul Ramnora]

A very beautiful poem that speaks simply volumes to me whenever I read it; I've just finished re-reading it, twice; and, can already see myself really looking forwards to re-reading this over again for a third time; indeed, if not more; quite simply, because I do thoroughly enjoy it. I honestly think you show a hell of a lot of talent here; and, frankly, I 'wish' I could write as well as you do. ;-)

Deep down I think that everybody both loves and understands one another; after all, we are 'one' same human race; but, sometimes, we let our own selfishness get in the way; and, then, of course, it's very difficult to be completely selfless.

[JRB]

A cage had not my soul, yet it did hold my actions, my emotions, my sensations, freed by my essence, it holds another's nature now.

[Platypus]

I love this! It is beautiful in its simplicity. The emotions you speak of are complex but you explain it in such a way that the reader can understand. Nice work!

[Wildfleour]

I'm digging this one. I've written about Caged Souls too...........

[Emily B]

"I was a caged soul". It was almost as if those were my words. I so instantly found myself immersed in your work. Emotions ran deeper and I find that I am their keeper. I connected with this completely.

[Kena Dawn Augustine]

I was a caged soul
Empty and un-whole
Held and restrained
By thoughts of pain

(A WONDERFUL OPENING) really drew me in, and flowed so well. it probably just came out from you easily, very creative people can do that. not think too hard, just write.

you are open in this poem, sharing to everyone 'who you are' and it's refreshing. thanks for sharing. i am new to your work, i hope to read more.

kena