This post was inspired by Kellie Elmore’s Free Write Friday prompt.
On the search again for an escape clause
Ignoring my present state
But pondering not on the cause
Which once more brings me to that place
Enclosed inside my lonely cage
Where feral thoughts run wild
Yet standing still just before the rage
But the dust then settles and the wind is mild
I thank the breeze for coming through alongside a dark cloud
Covering emotions locked far away
Unable to stray from the silence because it is so loud
The bars of my cage suddenly become withered and begin to fray
Though not yet free, I imagine that I am
The sole leader of my own journey towards peace
Found on the opposite end of the home of the damned
But along comes salvation to right all of my wrongs
Set the captive free and completely restore
I now know that I shall carry on
My cage becomes a right mind entrapping me no more.
Brighter Poetics 
Jul 07, 2013 @ 09:26:37
“Opposite end of the home of the damned” the words are chilling and thrilling at the same time.
Jul 07, 2013 @ 09:43:52
Thanks!
Jul 07, 2013 @ 10:07:17
This is beautiful and inspiring. 🙂
Jul 07, 2013 @ 10:15:40
Thank you very much! I’m glad that you like the post.:)
Jul 07, 2013 @ 11:54:01
I loved “Enclosed in my lonely cage/While my feral thoughts run wild.” Captures the feeling so well.
Jul 07, 2013 @ 12:36:36
Thank you much!
Jul 07, 2013 @ 14:52:18
Thank goodness for those cool breezes that chase away dark clouds… nicely done!
Jul 07, 2013 @ 21:30:11
Yes, exactly! Thank you! 🙂
Jul 07, 2013 @ 16:43:48
This is terrific. I felt as if i was in that “cage” struggling along with you.
Jul 07, 2013 @ 21:34:12
Thanks! 🙂
Jul 07, 2013 @ 21:51:02
This reminds me of Maya Angelou. The way you could feel her pain, yet in the midst of her sorrowful words, there was hope that was undeniable. Bravo, Charlene.
Jul 07, 2013 @ 22:15:09
Thank you for your encouraging words Kellie! 🙂
Jul 08, 2013 @ 05:49:06
Very well done, glad I came back to read some of the later FWF posts that I missed earlier. Loved the hope this conveys!
Jul 08, 2013 @ 08:37:30
Thank you Mark. I enjoyed your poem as well – ‘letting go of the suitcase of dreams’ expressed to me how freeing it is to allow our faith to help us accept, let go, and move on without fear!
Jul 09, 2013 @ 02:56:28
Such an awesome read … searching, finding, letting go!
Jul 09, 2013 @ 06:06:56
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Jul 09, 2013 @ 23:02:04
You are the “sole leader” of your own journey – here, here, I like the strength you show in your words!
Jul 09, 2013 @ 23:18:29
Thank you Christy!