In Gilded Cage

[Dead Rebel]

i sense a double meaning behind this. Its a beautiful tragedy what you given us here.

[Whiskurz]

Don't know how I missed this one.....Bravo my friend.....Congrats on the spotlight.....Whisk

[Chels]

This brought tears to my eyes for all that it touches upon. No one has the right to belittle another person or creature. It is one of the worst pains to endure the abuse from someone who is supposed to love and protect us and that abuse can take years to reverse. I pity those who don't know the true meaning of love.You've used this metaphor well, I applaud you for touching on this subject. I've seen it happen to women and, some may be surprised, men, along with animals that I've been priveleged to see blossom out of their shell after suffering neglect. Compassion is a great strength. Congratulations on the Spotlight! Well done.

[ladymaybebaby]

Congrats on the most desrerving turn in the spotlight! This piece is so well deserved to have that honor. You
wrote a magnifient piece here! -LMB xoxo

[karrie]

Thank you all so much!

[godsplat]

Wow, I have always felt sorry for a bird in a cage, or any animal really. This poem is so sad; you did such an amazing job of making me feel the despair this bird was going through, the hopelessness, the acceptance of its destiny, the knowledge of its place in life and its desire to escape even though there is no way out, I wish I could jump into your poem and save that bird from its sad little existence, you really made it come to life, I feel as though I have taken a glimpse into someone’s soul, amazing work!

[musie]

OMG Kerrie! The reading of this just ripped my heart out! Stunningly beautiful is this piece from your pen....no wonder the Spotlight my friend....Well deserved! Congratulation's! Musie

[inflames]

Geez. Karrie, this is amazing. What a poem. This is quite deserving to be among the best of TPS.

[karrie]

Thank you all so much for taking the time to read this and for the kind comments. This one is special to me. Thank you!

[Wynmaiden]

Oh, my word...this really struck me. So mournful and filled with longing. A story that makes me care. Wonderful, wonderful work.

[JohnFeddeler]

you're an extraordinary writer.

[karrie]

Thank you all!

[Rosella]

It's so sad, that was heartwrenching. It was wonderful poem...

[Rebecca]

I love all animals and your poem literaly brought tears to my eyes. You depicted the suffering of the bird so well. Beautifully written.

[RogueInk]

This is simply one of the best poems I have ever read on this site, perhaps anywhere. Just a profoundly beautiful and well-composed write. Amazing!