Trapped

I clean and cook. I nod my head and I forget your faults. So, why won’t you let me play? I’ve been staring out the window all day. I steam and starch your shirts, I pretend to sleep when you leave at night. I don’t want to be a disgrace, but please, let me leave this place. I finished folding the laundry, and I tucked the children into bed. I laid out your cigars, may I at least see the stars? Nevermind. Last night I dreamt of greeting nature. Hello trees, hello meadows, hello grass. I hear your breeze, do you hear my pleas? I put on a pretty dress, I’ve remembered my place. I’ll stop peering out the window to see the view; instead, I’ll stare out the window and patiently wait for you.