This Bluebird Will Fly!!

By Edenized Perez

There’s a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I just keep her inside
while I walk around with fake laughs and smiles
rather than letting the world see 

the real me.

There’s a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but I lock its cage resisting its escape. 
I fill people’s ears with facts and scenarios
instead of my thoughts.
I never let a soul take a peek through the cracks
to see the real me.

There’s a bluebird in my heart that
wants to get out
but instead it’s blinded by the sunlight.
She was out once before but her experiences left
her with a bruised memory
Blank feelings
A cold heart.

Eventually this bluebird will fly.
Soar with pride
Sing with harmony
And walk with grace
But as for now she remains in my heart
And won’t come out.

Edenized Perez is a freshman at the University at Albany, State University of New York. She plans to combine a career of music and journalism.

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