Unchained

Invisible chains
are hard to remove,
they keep you in place
you can not improve.

Ambitions on hold,
not hoping too far,
unseen slavery,
familial scar.

Growing intention
slithers up the spine,
lingered rejections
draw a solid line.

Fear is the leader
of imprisoned minds,
creating a cage
that make your eyes blind.

Ignite inner fire,
try hard to resist,
the next generation
will learn to persist.

A key in your heart
will vanquish the chains,
providing a chance
to remove the pain.

Hold on to your light,
allow it to guide,
take steps to live free
with strength by your side.

– Grace Y. Estevez-Reddy