They drew a line,
A bold mark and declared it as my boundary,
A restraint that told me not to traverse.
Even when I wanted to reach the other side,
To explore the unknown...
To crave a taste of what it felt like to be in
another galaxy.

But for me, there were regulations.
Edges that held me back.
so in my lane i remained,
While yearning for all the good I saw in the distance.
Sometimes, I even thought of breaking free,
Escaping my prison and venturing further.
But its a risk i was not willing to take.
For if found i was going die.

So I squatted there...
Imprisoned within my boundaries,
Waiting for that flicker of light to shine through.
But it never reached me,
l could only observe it from afar.
Yearning for it to touch my body,
To warm my heart,
To bring a spark to my life.
But my life was not my own.
Someone else held it hostage,
depriving me of living a fulfilling life.

They chained my soul,
Trapped me in the darkness of a cage.
denying me the opportunity to shine.
I suffered everyday
Longing for freedom and a chance to break free,
From the confines of my prison.
But all i could do was wait,
And hope that one day...
The line would fade away,
And I could finally step into the light.

© Chavani Ripfumelo Constacia