Zoo

I locked myself away
In a cage of my own design
For I felt I was better off
Hidden from the world
Rather than in it.

But still, you watched
From a safe distance
And were intrigued,
Wanting to know
If I missed the outside.

God, I’m grateful for the company
But bitter for the timing

For I wish you could have seen me
In my element.
For I wish you could have seen me
When I was free.
For I wish you could have seen me
Without the bars
Obstructing the view.

Because you seem like the kind of person
Who could tame
A broken beast.