trapped

by bobby fernbaugh

gray.

dim.

bleak.

confused.

the shades of my life.

i feel like an eagle with clipped wings.

i yearn to soar into the heavens,

but i'm having trouble getting off the ground.

i'm caged in a place called college.

different people want so much from me,

and i can only offer what i have.

and there's not enough of me to go around.

i'm so busy trying to please everyone else,

i'm blind to see the reality of my unhappiness.

will i finally see the bright light of freedom once again?

not anytime soon,

but when that wonderful time arrives,

it'll bring,

joy,

happiness,

and finally,

peace.