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Caged
by louis gander A bird chirped loud - said "See what's ours on his side of the safety bars. Come out quickly, grasp your freedom - enjoy these twinkling stars." "You know that I am also free and everything can always see - here in the comfort of my home" I said so gleefully. He chirped again there on the ground, "Come experience a life profound." So I chirped again decidedly, "I like what I have found." "Just try to understand my plea" chirped he from in an apple tree. "My owner will come after you" I quipped triumphantly. That pesky bird had quite an edge, He landed on my window ledge! So I turned back to my owner, "I'm staying here, I pledge." Sincerely she said, "I love you" so I told her, "I love you too. You offer ample bird seed and - have a fantastic view." So then I saw that bird take flight. With me, it couldn't win a fight. I knew that I understood him - and thought that I was right. That pesky bird had quite a tale, but my demands would all prevail. For she was all I'd ever need - and much too big to fail. I clung so tight to selfishness - my entitlements were quite a 'plus'. I didn't care for other's needs - nor 'rights' of theirs discuss. But one day I got so enraged. Starvation was my final wage. I had disguarded freedom and - was trapped inside my cage. I had my dignity, my pride - until that day my owner died - With water gone and not one seed - locked in tight I was indeed. Had chances to escape, a few - but couldn't from the life I knew. Last thing I saw, that pesky bird - pulling up a worm or two. 2009 louis gander Copyright 2021 by louis gander. Poetry for sermons, story poems and more... If you love story poems, then you'll love ganderpoems.org / no ads, no sign-up, no tracking. Just free inspirational poetry. Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |