Let Me Out

Subdue the beast, lock it down.
Keep it always on the ground.
Forever stopped until they see
Only freedom can tame me.
Clip the tail; hobble wings.
Fear to the floor always clings.
Open the window; let it fly
Or forever shall it cry.
Swallow pain and it will grow
‘Till pain only will it know.
Sail away and never return
Then perhaps they will discern.
Grey and yellow, unknown fever,
Darkest tapestry of the weaver.
Strangers gaze and shake in dread.
Nightmare’s monster fully fed.