Butterfly in a cage

(Dedicated to Srikar :P )

Stuck, trapped.

Nothing to do.

Boredom, fear,

Misery too.

Behind bars-- in a cage,

Can’t think.

Loneliness everywhere,

Heart sinks.

Beauty in midst

Of ugly walls.

Flutters up,

Cries once and falls.

A butterfly,

In a cage.