bird in a cage

My soul soars high, wings unfurled,
Yet this body, a cage, my world,
Trapped within, I yearn to break free,
To dance and sing, to truly be.

A symphony plays within my heart,
Melodies that never depart,
But my voice, silenced, cannot sing,
This silent song, a caged bird's wing.

I am a spirit, wild and free,
Yearning to roam, to live, to see,
Yet this shell, a prison so unkind,
Holds me back, my true self confined.

I may be bound, but my mind is not,
It paints the world, a vibrant spot,
And in this dance of heart and mind,
I find the freedom I once pined.

Though my body may be trapped in place,
My soul soars high, with passion's grace,
For I am singing, with no voice heard,
I am flying, a caged, yet boundless bird.