My Cage

(Catalogue Poem)

The cage that holds no hope

The cage that killed my light

The cage that locked my soul

The cage that showed no compassion

The cage that brought me sorrow

The cage that brought me tears

The cage that holds no joy

The cage that ate my laughter

The cage that blocked the sun

The cage that cursed my heart

The cage that caused me rage

The cage that hurt me

The cage that made me hurt others

The cage that blinded me

The cage that made me hate

the cage that bittered my voice

The cage that was readied for me at my birth

The cage that only death can break

The cage that killed my father

The cage that will kill me