Captivity

in #poem7 years ago (edited)

Flightless bird, 

Clipped wings

broken feathers - You're in tethers.

Held by the world with constriction 

It's a diabolical conviction - it was meant to be.


Yes, you wanted to be free. 

Yet he held you there 

Ensnared. 

Ere you would leave and no longer would he 

have control. 

He would love you, kiss you

harshly.

Disastrously, ghastly - he would beat and kick and tear. 

Arms around your neck - his affection

Your snare.

"I love you , I love you" he would cry

The bruises on your hips and arms, 

evidence of your reply - there was none. 


He was beastly 

and you were an angel.

"Rescue me" he did plead

Restitution - you both did need.

Head resting on your chest  

and all too soon - you were both a mess 

of blood and tears

and deep, dark fears.


                                                                               S.C.


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Great work @binarie 😁👍🏻

Thank you @cheeto.blue :)

There is a lot of emotion in this poem. I hope it ended well.

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Loved the poem and the meaning, well done.

Thank you very much!!

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