Beyond the Cage
Beyond the Cage
There he stands,
trapped within his own world,
peering through iron bars,
gazing at the open, endless sky—
bitterness and hatred filling his heart.
“Why?” he cries.
“Let me go, you prison!”
His voice, heavy with rage and sorrow,
echoes through the hollow walls.
“How cruel you are, to lock me away
while the world runs free!”
But the prison only whispers back:
“I do no evil, I cast no chains.
It is not I who holds you—
but the whispers you heeded at noon,
the watchmen you feared at night.”
“Your thoughts are your prison walls,
your mind the warden of your fate.
The bars were never locked,
yet you remain caged,
blinded by the weight of your own belief.”
But now, the dawn has come.
The shadows have lifted.
Gone are the days of hatred and fear,
for he sees with new eyes.
“I am free.”
No longer bound by the voices of doubt,
no longer shackled by the fear of judgment.
The world was never closed—
he had only to step beyond his mind.
And now, he walks forward,
light in his heart,
joy in his steps,
at last—unchained.
🌟 Welcome, dear reader! 🌟
Thank you for giving Flame a chance! This story is close to my heart, a journey of buried dreams, love, and healing through connection.
✨ I’ll be updating every Monday and Saturday, so don’t forget to follow for new chapters!
This story is also a learning step for me, and I’d really appreciate your thoughts and feedback. Your support—whether a read, comment, or heart—keeps this flame burning.
With gratitude,
Oyinade Olawoyin 🌸
Honest first impressions. The poem as an open took me by surprise, and it truly works as a standalone poem without me having to dive into your next chapter. Never knew you were one for poetry, but at the same time it fits your lovely personality
Hey Nade, your book is next in my list to finish. Sorry I haven't up until this point, exams have been keeping me busy. But now I'm as free as a bird!
Stunning start! ✨