I silently cried out,
Hoping and praying to finally be heard,
But there was just one doubt,
I looked strong and fierce as a leopard.

The tears, only known,
By my pillows and bed, when I'm alone,
Even when my tears, eventually was heard by them,
They cared less, I'll be fine, they said.

All I just wanted,was to take my first flight,
But they clipped my wings, and caged me tight,
All alone I was, no friends to call mine,
Even when I tried, they'll cut them off my line.

Now, I'm trying, to stop crying,
All alone and silently,
I want to finally be heard,
By those who will truly care.

© agwunobi Sophia