There was a bird that was perched on a limb
Feathers depressingly molting, falling ever so gracefully to the bottom of a cage
Needing to spread it's wings and soar amongst the clouds
It holds dreams no other can see
A visionary locked up so it doesn't fly away
Once a tiny delicate egg, it was taken and born into this cage as a hatch ling
These barren see through walls is all it's ever known
Neither owners nor visitors stop for companionship
To reflect on the gentle creature before it's eyes
It is forgotten and wanting to be free
It coos as dawn breaks outside the window
Perched on a limb of the cage
This bird sings a lonely song
Wishing to fly
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