From Behind Bars

I'm in my cage Feeling locked away from normality Every once in a while a small taste is granted Every once in a while things feel right Things feel like they used to But now I'm locked up No chance to spread my wings The letter and law are my turnkeys They keep me imprisoned Daylight is glimpsed through my bars Sunshine is glorious to my withering eyes But glimpses are my only chance Basking in light, now that is a dream A dream that can't be realized One that can only stay in my head But now, and only now there is a chance A small escape away from the cold damp of my cell A pen, a piece of paper, a light by which to write by This will be my key This is my escape to the outside world And maybe someday, someday soon I'll be able to bask in that sunlight