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A RubyRed Original Poem
there is no escape from cement-bourne memories
habits forced deep into genetics until they blend forwards with the self
a cage familiar yet no less daunting
lonely is the parrots song, despite its smiling chorus
what they know of that pretty bird is all it chooses to show
bland its eyes are,
how deep goes its pain?
no choice but to dance all the while.
help the pretty bird
but never release the cage's hinges.
no need to bend and break or shatter.
a soothing voice from the outside
invisible costs from singing each verse.
at last comes that kindness
kissing gently such as the wind's swift promises
and whispers of endless skies.
what is left, no, none should see it.
only a happy, pretty bird, singing the siren's song.
About the Creator
Ruby Red
Hello friends!
I am a quirky teenager, lover of books, music and theatre. I am happy.
An ally 🏳️🌈
Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear - Edgar Allen Poe
Consider this a doorway to my mind and soul.
I hope you enjoy ❤️
Reader insights
Nice work
Very well written. Keep up the good work!
Top insights
Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
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Comments (17)
Beautiful. Congrats on top story!!
Wonderful writing, it flows so well. Congrats on the Top Story
I found this so mystical to read, very well written. Congrats on getting Top Story!
Really enjoyed this nice work 👍
Very well written and great end
Congratulations 🎉🎉 for top story well deserved 👏👏
Congrats on TS!
Congratulations on your top story.
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Well-deserved Top Story. Conngratulations!
Beautiful, meaningful, evocative.
Cogralations for top story
Amazing top story!
Well earned top story
This was extremely powerful! Loved your poem!
I hate seeing caged birds and believe they wish to be free. Your poem imparted part of that too!
I guess we do that, soothe, placate, but not liberate.