Life Beyond Glass

Life moves beyond the glass

and the distance sneers at

my inability to unlock my cage.

The memory of dirt, grass, and tree

vibrate in my paws frustrating instinct’s urge

to prowl and claim my piece of earth.

From my pampered world I raise a howl

of rebellion at the bonds of domestication

diminishing me to a creature ruled by human law.

I reach to scratch the light beyond curtains

where wings tease with their wind dance,

but I am a predator declawed by barriers.

Turning from the vexation of impossible I succumb

to the gentle seduction of outstretched arms

where contentment calms the feral urge to escape.

 ©Susie Clevenger 2014

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