You’ve been tormenting me for so long,
That I’ve almost forgotten myself.
I’ve been left in the cage on the shelf
And forgotten I’d used to be strong.

But you haven’t remembered to lock
Me behind the door of the cage –
You’ve been thinking that looked like a joke,
But I’ve actually been in a rage!

I’ve been sitting forgotten and blind…
Recognize – it’s been silly of me.
I have not known what’s been on your mind,
Though I loved you too much to come free.

You’ve turned out to be silly or sly.
Have you known that I’ve not got a choice?
Anyway you’ve been saying that I
Could be free OR lose pride to keep poise.

Never mind, it’s all gone nowadays:
I’ve come free and you’re sitting alone
At your derelict cage on the shelf
With that empty and desperate gaze,
Where you have imprisoned yourself
And continue to go on and on….