Cages
Hold me back, she said
realizing that she'd be nothing
he always kept her safe.
In a gilded cage she flailed about,
unharmed and unscathed.
Leave me be, he shouted
nevermind what she wanted,
she never left time for herself.
His freedom caused him pain,
confused and alone.
Let me go, they decided
they'd had enough of one another
and the tortures they made up for themself.
Copyright © Natalee Wright | Year Posted 2008
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