Cornered

Hope is lost
Dashed aside
Tears are falling 
From swollen eyes

Desolate and trapped
Huddled in the corner
Boundaries vast
Freedom's dreams are dimmer

Puny justice, my own
Fighting for my right
Secrets untold, yet
Looking for a light

Goals of the past
Become the future
Goals of the present 
Lack the hope forever
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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July 31, 2011 at 8:05 AM
has a good rthym, nicely written, good subject matter. i like this
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