A Breath of Freedom

When a soul is left caged, When the night of life leaves you changed, Your soul remains entrapped, Like a bird with its wings wrapped. Her cries leak through your eyes, Until an action your fate defies. Someone opens your cage, The bird flies, first time in an age. You breathe, the air is light, You can rest from that endless fight. Your neck, longer than ever. A breath of freedom, first time in forever. This painting portrays a woman in a moment of inner release: an open cage on her chest lets two birds take flight, while flowers bloom along her face and neck. It symbolizes emotional freedom, renewal, and the courage to return to oneself. The artwork is accompanied by an original poem written by the artist, delivered together with the painting.