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A Poem: 4 Walls of the World

4 Walls of the World

I want to look outside my window, and see the stars shining in the sky.

I want to look up to the sky as though it is a life beyond, and better, to let me know that there is something else out there.

I want to wish upon a shooting star.

I want to see a meteor shower and feel alive.

I want to sit under the blanket and shelter of the night with those I love.

Now I look out to the night sky, and instead of hope I see blackness, and sorrows, regrets.

I look out of my window looking for the better life, and I see a reflection, a copy of my room.

I see myself standing there, but the person I see is someone who is fading, away into the distance.

I look out wanting, to see hope and freedom, but see jail bars, not allowing dreams or hope to reach me.

When I sit here crying I look out searching for happiness.

I want to see beyond these four walls.

I want to hide away, in a place that no one can find me, but those who know me the best.

I want to sit inside my closet, dark and alone because that is how I feel, every second that I live in this room.

I can’t find the exit, and everytime I try to I am brought back to the window, looking into the same room out there.

I’m trapped.

I can’t find the hope.

I want to leave but can’t.

I want to strive for better.

Sarah
Sarah
Hey I'm Sarah. I am 17 years old and have lived in Calgary for about 7 years in total, while living overseas for majority of my life. I moved from Canada when I was really young and traveled to California, Angola, Africa, and Indonesia. I have most recently just moved back to Calgary from living in Malaysia for almost 3 years. I design clothes, play soccer, and have modeled a few times, doing runways and photo shoots with some fashion designers, as well as L'Oreal. I have had lots of interesting experiences due to my traveling and it has always shaped who I am.
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