The Redemption

"...some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright..." - Red, Shawshank Redemption He was bound in an iron chain For singing song with sad refrain The sight of truth was then so blind And gust of wind was so unkind In years that passed, he braved the pain He did not long for any gain He placed the fate of his salvation In hands of time and sound volition The fine bird then, hidden from light Pounced its wings when time was right For the gleam of its golden glow Was not meant in cage of snow Any bird that shines so bright Will cast its blaze when held so tight For, it was meant to show its flow For the amber wind to blow May 4, 2023 A Brian Strand Premiere No 1215 Poetry Contest (8th place) Sponsored By: Brian Strand