Freedom

I continue to circle this box
searching for the light. 
Round and round I ago
Is it day or is it night?

I've built this empire and 
worked so hard. 
I'm the face of the people
Aren't you proud?

Thank you! Thank you!
The box just opened.
I was starting to get weak
and slowly so broken. 

Nobody can live secluded this way.
I don't care how strong 
you'll start to pray. 
On your knees, hands to the sky
Begging for reasons you've been
stuck here, Why?

So that I can  breathe and 
stretch my legs, what should
I do, I beg and beg. 
It seems there is a plan
for me to follow
Yet no instructions
I'm lost and hollow. 

I'm famous, its nice
but sometimes quiet scary. 
When I'm recognized
I need to be carried.

Yet I can not complain
I've become part of your life
I hope when you see me
I don't bring you strife. 

Maybe I should settle down
Marry a beauty,
Its no fun to sail alone
Life has hard duties. 

Better with a partner
Friends hand and hand
Always there to cheer you on
Making life more grand.

(for Jack out of the box contest)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Seraphin Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 10:56 PM
* “Tis Hard For Myself Sometimes to Imagine * As Unto Why Life Seems to Carry So Many Shadows for So Many Lives * To Break Free From This Dampened Day. * Love The Reflection * Love The Profound * Wonderful Poe * Beautiful Kristin. * Hugs & Kissses * Kissses & Hugs * Sarah” *
Guzzi Avatar
May 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Rhyme is definitely not a stretch for you kristen, so it doesn't fit the contest> IT IS a good poem. Try a Shakespearian sonnet 10 syllables per line, 14 lines with end rhyme look on ehow.com for a good explanation.
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