Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Cloaked Hearts


foxnews.com


I wear the cloak they have draped me in.
I bow my head under their darkness
and mouth the words they make me say.
I do as I am told. I act compliant.
But in my soul is only
the hope of
freedom.

7 comments:

  1. To Survive! Please survive as a step toward freedom. Thank you, Sherry.

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  2. we do what we have to in the public eye...but in our hearts we know our true feel...and when the opportunity strikes, so can we.

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  3. Yes, we do what we must to survive...never let them know what we speak inside

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  4. I do hope to hear some good news about this soon. I am sure they are doing what they have to do to stay alive.

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  5. Sherry, I pray for a good outcome in this situation. Nice concise piece.

    Pamela ox

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  6. Agh. Agree with MZ. Beautifully done. It is just heartbreaking. k.

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