Fly Away

Dear god, make me a bird..

He served as a glimpse of what she could be
All her fears reflecting back at her
Through him her weaknesses,
Were revealed.

He would always yell,
"You'll never make it without me!"
For a long time she believed him.
Brainwashed and blinded.

Till one day,

She saw truth beneath the lies.
Love shouldn't hurt.
She could no longer pretend
To be his prisoner.

Upon this affirmation,
She quickly grew a pair of wings
And flew across the world
Never to see him again.

To this day she feels 
Remorse for her captor.
Shameful he didn't realize,
You can't keep an Eagle
Locked in a cage.

Reviews

[RichGee]

Metaphoric brilliance! Fly on....

[Rohan Basu]

Brilliant. This poem has a very strong voice. It's beautiful how the 'eagle' feels only remorse for her 'captor', and no hatred.

[Avinash]

The purpose of love is to free your soul and if that does not happen then it is not love at the very first place.
A very liberating write.

[Angela L Garratt]

Wow, this is such a lovely poem, it shows strenghs that, unfortunately, many women do not possess. Brilliant. Beautifully written.

[KAin]

I enjoyed the narrative style. There was an easy rhythm to it that made this a joy to read. The story is powerful, and the metaphor well-maintained throughout the poem. Well done, indeed. Keep writing, friend.

[Frieda P]

I know why the caged bird sings, to get away from bullies. Love the freedom and strength in this piece, you gave it metaphorical wings to fly, nicely pen'd.

[parkerjeslick]

Nice work! It's a very relatable story to everyone!

[Vampaslick]

Such good. Much poetry. Wow