Unchained

Unchained

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I cannot bear these chains of misery;
though wrapped in silk, they chafe upon my soul.
Where once I thought your love would set me free,
I'm burdened by the yoke of your control.

How can you say you love me with each breath
yet scorn me should I fail to play the part
that you expect. This isn't life, it's death;
a thousand cuts that slowly kill the heart.

No longer will I crawl; I stand my ground
and cast away the bindings that ensnare.
I see horizons, hidden from eyes bound;
they call to me in answer to my prayer.

No tears will fall; no longer will I bleed.
I'm curious where this new road will lead..

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Prompt for: June 4, 2014
Theme/ subject: Rebellion (Treat it anyway you want)
Words to use: crawl,curious
Forbidden words: He, She, Him, Her, War, guns, weapons, freedom, fight
Other Criteria: Minimum 10 lines Line Count: 14
Form: English Sonnet ~ or Shakespearean sonnet has three quatrains and a couplet for a total of 14 lines. The rhyme is abab cdcd efef gg. This form is written in iambic pentameter.