an ode to freedom

I wish to fly up....

I wish to fly up....

But who strapped my wings?

I wish to see my dear ones,

But who covered my eyes

With their hurting hands?

I wish to hear the tune of the stream,

I wish to hear the music of rain,

But who made me deaf......?

I wish to sing a song for freedom

But Oh...who made me dumb?

-Ramsheena YLP