I feel like I'm a bird
Who wants to fly
But my own wings won't take me high
They're gentle caresses full of negative thoughts
Words so hard I'll fall apart
"I want to fly!" I scream
I wail
But my own wings won't take me there
"I swear, I swear I've done things right!"
They won't let me win that fight.
"You're stupid," they scream
"Just go and die!"
I somehow always win that fight.
I fight and fight,
Rise above.
Until they stop and drag me back low.
Freedom burns in my veins,
But my sweet wings don't let me fly.
I just want to fly.