Prisoners

Out of love,We were conceived.
A life of promise.
The hope of a bright future.
Suddenly, Something happened.

Our life became filled with shame.
Our parents ran and hid.
The world locked us up.
We watch life just pass us by.

We long to be as everyone else.
Experience the joys of life.
Have a cat or dog or even a gold fish.
Go to a movie with parents that love us.

Instead this is the life we lead.
Bound by our handicaps.
Laughed at when we go out in public.
Not knowing how to express ourselves.

A society that won't mess with us.
Allow us to contribute.
Just medicate us, keeping us hidden.
A prison of indifference.

Day and night our spirit breaks.
Cries out for justice.
Waits for someone to answer.
We are the prisoners