The Caged Bird\u2019s Aria<\/p>\n
Dependent on the doting demon that enslaved me,
\nCrippled by his steady hand, pain thwarted,
\nBy that which he administers cautiously,
\nEnsuring perpetual imprisonment.<\/p>\n
Dyer-Bolique removed an unwanted lower limb,
\nChaining body and soul indefinitely to him,
\nHis silent whispers mouth \u2018no pain.\u2019
\nSinging in his steel cage.<\/p>\n
In his sights before I knew of his shadowy existence,
\nTargeting his kindred spirit, only to cage her,
\nThat was always YOUR design!<\/p>\n
Words of surrender no longer pass my lips,
\nIt is given wordlessly, and enforced aggressively,
\nDuplicitous Dyer-Bolique; protector and prison guard.<\/p>\n
Still, he shares his torture of others with me,
\nStill, he touches me with rapturous passion,
\nDriven by the thrill of my defeat.
\nSwollen with my suffering.<\/p>\n
I do not speak, but I sing to appease his fervent ire,
\nThe dulcet melody disarms his fortifications,
\nAnd I please him with my passionate tones.<\/p>\n
Day and night merge, submission is a waiting game,
\nAnd the opportune moment arrives,
\nAs he descends to our basement,
\nI try to flee.<\/p>\n
Thee chair so thoughtfully given, drives forth,
\nTowards the unguarded portcullis,
\nThe key is turned quietly,
\nHandle pulled down,
\nDoor manipulated\u2026<\/p>\n
As freedom calls to the caged bird within,
\nHis shadow looms behind me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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