Wings that can't fly

They say, “Spread your wings”

but kill us just when we start fluttering in the wind.

They say, “Sky’s the limit for you”

but then restrict our altitude.

They say, “Speak your mind, don’t worry”

then whisper, “Only use words from our dictionary.”

They say, “Dance your heart out, girls”

then shackle us before we start to twirl.

They say, “Sing the story of your life”

but only in the rhythm they like.

They say they want the best for us,

then cage us in the name of love.

We’re still here waiting for that sound,

when that door unlocks and we fly high, loud and proud.