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Cage the Songbird

A pretty bird born free
That feels beauty is for others

What her mirror sees
Are the blemishes undiscovered

Has a set of wings
Yet keeps them folded under

Born to loudly sing
But took on self doubt as her lover

Lives her life as is
She has never known another

Sitting on her perch
In the cage she's built around her


The title I took from an Elton John song. 
I tried to think of another one 
but feel this fits best...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 12/30/2016 5:22:00 PM
Great write about self doubt and insecurity Mike!:)
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