Caged

                 The cage of your life

 

 

I see it ,that hunted look on your face,

I recognize it,

Like so many times before,

You're looking for a way out,

Clawing at this cage that is your life.

 

I can't soothe you,

Because I am your jailer,

In your eyes ,I put you there,

And you will escape,

You have before.

 

And I will search all your favoured haunts,

And you won't be there,

I will wonder ......is this the time,

When freedom would mean everything,

Is this the time ......when I will mean nothing.

 

I try so hard to understand your panic,

At having everything you ever wanted,

And being stifled by it,

Till you can't think,for wanting out,

And I ...........can't.

Author's Note

A thought.Why can't some people just let themselves be happy?

Reviews

[Woody]

masochists? if so, then they're happy the way they are.
beautifully put. you have a unique touch, Vid.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Aww thank you muchly Sir Engluva.

[Woody]

the pleasure is all mine, I assure you, m'lady

[Woody]

oh, and drop the Engluva sh.. call me Woody, now we are past the courting phase.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Really your name is woody ?

[Woody]

mm.. sort of. more like a nickname.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Well Woody it is then.

[Madison O'Dwyer]

I loved this! It had me gripped from start to finish. Especially the last stanza. A philosophical jewel, thanks for sharing!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Madison :)

[外人 (Gaiji..]

Great piece, something definitely caught my attention, the way you use ..., it's not that usual to have so many of them in a poem, it surprised me. The topic is as ancient (so many poets talked about it before) as interesting.
Loved it

[Vidya Bacchus]

I am glad to have surprised you my friend lol.It felt right used in that context in this poem.Thank you :)

[Shirlena]

Great piece and I think about that too Vid. It's like they prefer living in chaos but some people or looking for attention because they didn't get it as a kid. If moaning and crying will get them sympathy that's what they seem to do and sometimes you can't be what you don't know. It's a sad thing but for me it takes to much energy. I like they way you have depicted someone unhappy as being caged being offered the opportunity to free themselves if they would only open the door.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Shirlena.Your reviews are always so insightful and make me happy to know that you understand what I mean :)

[Shirlena]

Your so welcomed precious :)

[Vidya Bacchus]

..............:)

[David Scott]

The true path to happiness is not having everything you want, but wanting everything you have...
I like the write Vidya. You have a great way of bringing real life to the page in vivid detail.
Well done with the writing. Good luck with the relationship...

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you David.Very wise words my friend :)

[icelandicblue]

Happiness is so much more elusive than pain. I think reflection is the key to this infection. Your poem speaks to that, stopping to think about all the blessings rather than the burdens. This is very well written and oh so true.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Blue.We should realize all we have and appreciate it :)

[Deuces]

Wow. I can relate to this all too much in my current situation. I feel like the trapped one. Why can't people let themselves be happy? I think humans are inherently masochistic and feel guilt for happiness. Painful, but realistic view of many relationships. Bravo.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you G your words are always the kindest and much appreciated :)

[Mary Ochoa]

Such an amazing write friend! Great work! It truly makes you want to read it over and over out of amazement:) Thanks for sharing!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Mary :)

[Mary Ochoa]

You're Welcome! :)

[Robbie~xoxo~]

WOW.. This is intriguing..
I understand the need to capture and yet I also understand the feeling of being suffocated...
It's double-edged sword, indeed!

Nicely penned, Vidya!~xoxo~:)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you sweet Robbie girl :)

[Melobldnfr]

Wow. I am really taken by this. Am finding myself reading it over and over. It strikes me on many different levels. Thank you for sharing.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you so very much Melobldnfr )