Burden

by Oscar Dack aged 9

I’m trapped in a cage
with a weight on my shoulders

The pain I went through
like moving boulders.

The determination and power to succeed
although outweighed by the lies
and the unfulfilled needs
of the many.

4 Responses to “Burden”

  • Claire

    Your poem is beautiful.
    It makes me think of you striving to fulfil your wonderful ambitions and potential in a world where people’s own negativity towards you and around you can weigh heavy on your shoulders.
    And that cloud can feel like a burden on you when all you want to do is shine.
    Well done, your amazing.

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