Caged

Bright as day,

Dark as night.

Come what may,

I have lost my sight.

Not in vision,

But in fight.

I spread my wings,

As I try to fly.

But I feel the deep stings,

And I let out a pain-filled cry.

I am caged,

Just longing to be free.

I am outraged,

Just one chance, I'll flee.

I feel my time has come,

So I begin my song.

My heart's beat is my drum,

And I sing of a place I belong.

Suddenly, I feel the warmth of the sun,

And I grow strong.

In that moment, I know I have won,

For I had my sight all along,

It was found there in my birdsong.