Beautiful creature
captive
behind walls of stone and glass
Gazed upon by all
voyeurs
with no empathy to share
Cold space without touch
contact
warmth of another being
There for our pleasure
delight
as we state "oh, how pretty"
He is sending love
hoping
another soul will react
Is his spirit gone
floating
transported to safe fantasy
I cry for his heart
sobbing
wishing I could rescue him
He is my brother
hurting
giving love to so many
I understand him
futile
with no reciprocation
One day I'll climb in
hold him
proving one does truly care
On that special day
freedom
from those who failed to hear him
Beautiful creature
let go
of those who did not feel you
Beautiful creature
be proud
know one will reciprocate
And Love You
January 1, 2019