A young soul trapped in a world of concrete and steel
Gazing out the window, his eyes yearn to feel
The warmth of freedom, the touch of the sun’s rays
But the ghetto’s grip holds tight, a relentless gaze
Dreams of escape, of a life untamed
Echoes of hope, in a world proclaimed
Broken promises, shattered like the glass
That shatters on the sidewalk, a reflection of his past
His eyes, a window to a deeper pain
A longing to break free, to love, to live again
The world outside moves fast, a blur of sound and color
While he remains, suspended, in a life of dull surrender
Yet, in his gaze, a spark remains
A glimmer of defiance, a refusal to be tamed
A young heart beats strong, with a fire that won’t cease
A determination to rise, to find release.
