Seized in the freedom!

What it feels like- if you are set free-

Yet caught in the freedom?

A sharp knife hanging at your throat!

Between you and the world-

You find yourself ployed!

Avouched to breathe!

All, except the air!

Your blood turns blue-

Yet you are not allowed to yell!

You are told to share what yearned-

Your heart!

At the cost of your life!

The manacles cut!

And a cage bought!

Set you free- to fly high,

While your wings bleed!

Gathering your chopped feathers!

They will dust off the crown!

You scream with no voice!

The ears plugged!

Thousands of clapping hands!

Wave at you!

Still- you want that freedom?

 

Sanjeeta Sharma Pokharel "Hridayaninadini"

Art work: 

Gilded Cage Painting by Sara Riches

Author's Note

Wrote this poem a few minutes ago. As a poet- I speak my words here. I give due credit to the artist, Sara, for her wonderful creation- that fits my words.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Some great writer once wrote. Freedom isn't cheap and it will cost you everything.
"What it feels like- if you are set free-
Yet caught in the freedom?"
Being free? Are we ever? Powerful and strong words made me think dear poet. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

That sordid affair with one self will always rely on truth, as you have here, a gallant and interesting piece.

[Leslie Philibert]

The clever use of exclamation marks give this an appealative character ... well written