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Orphan
I look out
Out at the vast world that lies before me
Many dreams, many lives, many opportunities
But me, I am a trapped
Trapped deep inside walls that will never give
Walls that imprison me
With no way out
Waiting like a rock weathering slowly
Waiting to be free like a cocooned caterpillar
I can’t leave, not until I am the age
The age where I can create my own life
But what’s holding me back?
Parents
No not parents, but that they don’t exist
Not to me anyway
I thought long ago
My life was normal
Living among many mommies and sisters
At least that’s what I thought they were
Then I found out
I was alone in this world
Sure people cared but not enough to help me spread my wings
They were there to feed me
To be sure I didn’t get in trouble
They didn’t help me take flight,
Find my path to the future
No
But now, I will rise above
Creating a place for myself in this world
Not hidden deep behind a thick high wall
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Beautiful writing. I am so proud of you.
Uncle Bob
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