CRIES OF THE CAGED BIRD

The mounting feeling of being trapped

it suffocates to no end

the feeling of being incarcerated in one's own skin

Now I know why the caged bird cries

darkness all around, can't seem to find my up from my down

solitude provides unwanted sounds of turmoil within my mind

the evolution of a state of mental confusion, undaunting parallels

now I know why the caged bird cries

unsettled consequences between illusions of grandeur

constant altercations with reality and the world my mind dwells

captivity is twice multiplied when you're trapped in your own space within your own psyche

now I know why the caged bird cries