Wrote this a few weeks ago:

Freedom

As I stand here stoic and strong

looking down at the people below

I can see them going about to and fro

Living their lives to the fullest each day

Here I stand on a pillar so tall

Really hoping not to fall

As I look again I can see the faces:

Mom's and Dad's look up with joy to see their son standing so stoic and strong

The crown they adorned me with sits on top my head

"That's my son" my mom says as each person that passes,

with tears of joy filling up her eyes.

Telling anyone who will listen the story of how I got way up here.

I was sick as a kid and have had struggles galore

And now here I stand facing one more.

Now being the golden boy may sound fun

But all I really wish is that I could run.

See as I stand here looking down

The one thing that plays in my head "I hope I don't fall"

When anointed the golden boy as a child it's fun and games, but then the pillar starts to grow.

Each time you beat the odds it gets taller still.

Standing up here the air is thin

and this crown weighing heavily on my head.

But carry on I must,

cause I can't let the down.

Their pride and joy stand shining so bright.

But all I really want is just one night.

One single night full of adventures.

One magic moment where I find my prince charming.

One night where my crown grows dim and he gets to see the me within.

One night full of sheer unadulterated bliss

and it would end with one final kiss

But no here I stand stoic and strong

holding their hope that I won't fall

For temptations in life maybe sweet,

but they can lead to a bitter defeat.

For not only do I see the face of my family and friends,

But also the ones who would like my reign to end.

Those who are jealous of what I have, those who hate me just for who and what I am.

They crowd the base of my pillar watching for the slightest twinge.

They hope and dream that one day I'll fall

So maybe that wouldn't be so bad after all

Relinquish my crown

and hop on down

touching down on the ground, their feast will begin

So getting down wouldn't be wise.

So here I am all alone, no further up to

but no way down.

Then something catches my eye.

A bird so tiny it's difficult to see

But whose wings are mighty as can be

He floats and flitters around my face

Singing and squawking at quiet the pace

This only last a moment or less

Then he decides to take his leave

Just as quick as quick can be

As I watch him fly and soar

I finally know what I am wishing for

I want to take flight and leave this place.

Not go down and not give up

But freedom from the prying eyes

to be able to trip and not be mocked

To learn about life and not be locked

To feel truly free is just my wish

But I'm still here feeling so sad

Because I can't disappoint my mom and my dad.

So I shall remain here standing ever so tall

Keeping focused whilst still trying not to fall