All my life I've been in confinement like a prisoner1
Letting others dictate saying, "they know whats best for her"2
All my life I have allowed others to live their dreams through me3
What I really wanted out of life I didnt even expect to become a reality4
All my life Ive tried to people please5
Not even giving a damn about my own needs6
Until now, today the chains are released7
I am going to live MY LIFE only for me8
Without cash, I'm paying for my own bail9
Breaking free from this family and so called friend created jail10
I'm going to walk outside into the bright, beautitful sunshine11
take control of my life, which is only mine12
Not giving a damn about what you think I should do13
because my dreams are the only ones I'm making come true14
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Wow, sadly, I can relate to this poem so very well. I had an abusive father that I had to live with until I was 15 years old and it was all about making him happy, nothing else. I felt like such a prisoner until my mother and I got away from him. I feel like your poem was written just for me.
If this is how you're feeling right now, then you have not only my sympathies, but my understanding as well. Great job conveying the emotions in this piece - and thanks for making me feel like maybe I'm not alone out there.
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