Puppet

to see the world
through others' eyes
to live their dreams
and believe their lies
afraid
of who I am
forever
reminded
of what I say
judged
on what I do
waiting
for the day
to call my life
my own
locked
by the bonds
of others' wrongs
mine is their life
over
I dance
to their songs
a puppet
with no strings
of my own
afraid
to stand alone
with no boundaries laid
I need to believe
in me
to find strength
of mind
to follow that
in my heart
courage
not easy to find
imperative
to reap life's reward
of soul freedom