I am like
that caged animal
that sings in spite
its captivity
I exist between
4 walls of oblivion
in a false realm
of literature
with the wisdom
of philosophers denied
hearing no voice
speak subtle words
enveloped with jewels
of incandescent light
fired up
into imaginary fields
Enter flame
cautiously—
at one’s own risk
so to speak
what else said?
Not much else
can be known
for sure that
was a given
we knew all along