I stared out the beautiful large casement window

Looking at everything insight carefully

Witnessing the world go on and flash before my eyes

Longing to be outside and absorb myself in all it has to offer

To feel the crispy breeze blow its cool wind onto my skin

To smell the earthly natural scents that bloom in the air

To feel the sun and its warmth shine on me and glisten my body

To bring my nose up to the delicate flowers and inhale its otherworldly fragrance

One day I will go outside I tell myself 

One day I will experience these things I long desired

One day I will break free and see the world

One day… as I sighed gazing full of dreams

I heard the front door slam and I felt darkness enter my peaceful atmosphere

I quickly left my spot at the window and threw myself onto the bed and closed my eyes

I kept them closed for what felt like hours but was only minutes

Once the noises from below stopped I slowly opened my eyes

From my position on the bed I looked out the window

Suddenly feeling envious of it and its beautiful glory

My hopes faded as the bedroom door opened and closed loudly with a deafening sound 

There will be no freedom for me today