Lakshmi Pramod Poet Rhyme

Fettered Freedom

I'd had enough,
Of pain and scenes.
I planned an escape
Unheard, unseen.

I wished to flee,
So I flapped my wings
But in place, there were 
Hard and strong strings.

A call I heard,
Which warmed my heart
Unbidden it came
On my fledglings' part.

Were I to fly?
What then of them?
Young and innocent
Invaluable gems. 

So I settled
For a life in shackles.
I'd face all,
For their endless cackles.

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Beata Agustin April 20, 2023 at 2:30 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts on grim reality through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Sara Kendrick April 18, 2023 at 3:35 AM Sometimes moms/wives do feel trapped, shackled, in prison, etc., but something happens to renew their purpose and keep on keeping on until the very end. Don't like the day to day grind get you down but keep on keeping on, it does get better and life becomes more diverse/interesting as the little ones mature. Thanks for sharing this one filled with emotion and creativity. Sara