Bird Cage
Dowecheatemnhow
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I stare out into the blue perfection of sky,
my gilded cage sheltering me and my heart.
I marvel at the others, wondering how they fly
without the fear of the wind tearing their wings apart.
I have long been afraid to venture outside,
petrified that I would be flattened on the ground.
Yet, I soar freely and wonderfully deep inside
and have no fear of flying in the glory I've found.
The world, however, is not quite the same.
It prepares no cushioned landing to capture a fall;
and though I desperately wish that blue sky claim,
I cannot bring my little wings to fly at all.
I embrace my fears, veiled with pretty flowers
and magnificent paintings that everyone can see;
and no one can tell that I cry in the showers
that fall freely from the sky onto me.
I want to change and shake my impulse to stay.
I long to go where the others have dared to go.
I don't want to stay in this cage another day
to watch my dreams dwindle in the hands of woe.
Dear Heart! Fly off into that big blue yonder,
let yourself soar heaven high and free.
Do not turn back, nor fear, nor wonder ...
do not think that you are hurting me.
My gilded cage has now fallen into decay.
It has no power no longer to hold me inside.
The bars have been broken and thrown away.
I now spread my wings in pride.
my gilded cage sheltering me and my heart.
I marvel at the others, wondering how they fly
without the fear of the wind tearing their wings apart.
I have long been afraid to venture outside,
petrified that I would be flattened on the ground.
Yet, I soar freely and wonderfully deep inside
and have no fear of flying in the glory I've found.
The world, however, is not quite the same.
It prepares no cushioned landing to capture a fall;
and though I desperately wish that blue sky claim,
I cannot bring my little wings to fly at all.
I embrace my fears, veiled with pretty flowers
and magnificent paintings that everyone can see;
and no one can tell that I cry in the showers
that fall freely from the sky onto me.
I want to change and shake my impulse to stay.
I long to go where the others have dared to go.
I don't want to stay in this cage another day
to watch my dreams dwindle in the hands of woe.
Dear Heart! Fly off into that big blue yonder,
let yourself soar heaven high and free.
Do not turn back, nor fear, nor wonder ...
do not think that you are hurting me.
My gilded cage has now fallen into decay.
It has no power no longer to hold me inside.
The bars have been broken and thrown away.
I now spread my wings in pride.
I can hear what you're thinking,.. All your doubts & fears,... If U look in my eye,... In time you'll find,... the reason I'm here,.. In time U may come back somday,.. To live once more-- or die once more-- In time your time,... will be no more,...
Johnny Cash (to Frank Castle/The Punisher)
Johnny Cash (to Frank Castle/The Punisher)
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love song and silence
the sea rolling on its side
latitude and longitude
tarnished letters
and a burned-out candle
dust-covered table
broken chair
the dark of sleep
a dense caliginous fog
how strange
how beautiful
thinking thoughts
curious glances
the maps
my maps
fine maps
panoramic views
and fine cities
against the wall
of the heart
gleaming emptiness of sea
gloom in the room
all-important maps
two slender candles
joined in flame
power to touch fire
aquamarine rain of my eyes
jewels of my kisses
fragrant entrance
ocean and hurricane
lovely island
worth so much
I give to you
my heart speaks
masterpieces of tongue
man bound to woman
exquisite torment
two bodies taut
as an arching sea
cross continents
sensual dimensions
waiting for sleep
unlaced bodice
thighs and arms
naked in the ocean
maps that no man knows
I give to you
the fullness of touching
Johnny Cash (to Frank Castle/The Punisher)
This is so good and yet you come with so many. How do you do it?
Johnny Cash (to Frank Castle/The Punisher)
Johnny Cash (to Frank Castle/The Punisher)
Be nice to yourself. It's a talent.
Johnny Cash (to Frank Castle/The Punisher)