Locked Away

Behind brick, steel, and chain
I cry out in vain

Innocent I lay
Surrounded by disarray

Behind the bars and glass
No view of trees or grass

My freedom taken
My mind is forsaken

My hopes and dreams if I’m not mistaken
Cannot be removed or taken

The guards are near
To make sure we are still here

One day I’ll be out
With a joyous shout

Never again, will I return
For I’d rather just burn

Free I am
And free I’ll remain

For my love and life
I’ll never again strife


By Jason Howe'06