TRAPPED

It isn't the fall of spring that allured her the most.

It isn't the madness of Phagun that let her curly hair set loose.

It isn't the soothing sound of the sea breeze that lulled her to sleep.

For the sweet song in a baby's cradle, she heard not.

It was an absolute dream to be loved by a fellow human.

Yet with all the sweetness of a human heart, she smiled.

Shut within closed doors.

Long had she experienced pain.

So much, so deep 

Those were the days of isolation.

Being trapped indoors

Her heart wept for company.

Beautiful as she was.

Creations most unique and supremely gifted child

Often, she would shudder.

Lie in the ground.

Waiting to be heard

Waiting to be set free.

Her dreams would make her travel distant lands.

Fond memories of childhood she had none.

Writhing in pain 

She knew not what it is to be loved.

Yet with a golden heart

Forgiving she continued

Every pain she silently endured.

Like a bird trapped inside a cage

Nyara dreamt of freedom.

To break open the shackles of

limiting beliefs and self-doubts

And...

One day she set herself free.

Ignited by the fire within

She rose to the skies.

Being delighted in her own company

Amidst the blues,

she found her heaven.

Her own safe nest

Rising higher, higher and higher

Like a phoenix

To be crowned like a queen

At her own victory.

She became a glorified warrior.

The pride of the skies.