Captived Swallow

In a land of sorrow, where shadows did dwell,
Lived an egg, its heart captive in a tale I will tell.
A swallow yearning for the boundless sky,
Trapped in his nest, a place it couldn't deny.
High above the world, in a room so confined,
The swallows' fears held it, with no hope to find.
The window, its sole companion, let in a sliver of light,
But it was a cage, trapping its spirit, its flight.
Months turned to seasons, the swallow confined to his space,
Dreams of freedom, just a memory to chase.
But deep within, a fire burned, a longing to be free,
To spread its wings, explore the world, where its could truly be.
In the silence, it composed verses in its mind,
Painting pictures with words, leaving the clock itself wind.
In the form of a poem, a lifeline bestowed,
Words cascading like rivers, emotions overflowed.
In the midst of despair, a figure emerged,
A puppeteer with strings, his motives submerged.
He saw the captive swallow, fragile and lost,
And whispered promises, at a great cost.
With deft hands, he pulled the strings with a smile,
Controlling the swallow, his puppet to beguile.
Into the world, they danced, a macabre display,
But the swallow yearned for freedom, a different way.
Days turned to nights, the swallow grew tired,
His wings felt heavy, his spirit never expired.
Bound by invisible threads, the swallow played his part,
Yet deep inside, a flicker, has burnt out in his heart.
For shadows trailed close, unnoticed and near,
Whispering secrets, dripping with fear.
Unbeknownst to him, the puppeteer's game,
Still lingered, waiting, to reveal its true aim.
But when, oh when, would the veil be unveiled?
When would the swallow's fate be revealed?
A web of deception, intricately spun.
Would he ever discover, what had truly been done?
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Can't I still... live?
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Category:Antagonverse Canon
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