Can't Pin These Wings

I once had a bird
But she flew away
I thought I'd clipped her wings
I thought that she would stay

Her cage was safe and warm
But never had much seed
And when I opened it's doors
She flew away from me

She never did come back
But I saw her in the trees
She looked so safe and warm
So happy to be free

And if she ever comes
And flies back towards her cage
I'd quickly shut the door
And shoo that bird away

'Cause birds were made for flight
Not meant to be locked up
And it's not up to me
To take away her cup

all rights reserved. copyright Justin W. Price 2009

I don't typically write rhyming poetry. But, the rhythm of this poem was inspired by two songs (above), requiring a rhyming, ABAB scheme. The lyrics were inspired by a failed relationship where I had to let the person go in order to be kind, because this person did not like being trapped in a monogamous relationship. The poem was written several years after the dissolution of that relationship and I would like to think it has a kindness to it, rather than some of the angrier poems I wrote in the immediate aftermath. Thank you for reading!