Golden Cage

I don’t want
to help you
get better at
that which
at some level
you hate
just because
you’ll have more
letters
behind your name

I don’t care to
assist you in gaining
more of that
which
we all know
isn’t really
the key to
your bliss
just because
someone else
will be
impressed

and most importantly
I don’t see
the point in
enabling you
to be more
comfortable
in the golden cage
you’ve been
sold
just because
you’re worried
about what’s
outside

if working
diligently
at something
pulls you
because of the
sheer joy of
learning
I’m in

if some
luxurious
beautiful
possession
makes you smile
with the delight
of seeing it
in your home
or feeling it on your body
and nothing more
then yes

but you will never
convince me
that a cage
whether sourced by
culture
family
or simply
your own fear

is any sort of place
for your unlimited
and truly wondrous
soul

never

~Ann Betz

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ann Betz is the co-founder of BEabove Leadership and an expert on the intersection of neuroscience, coaching, trauma and human transformation. She speaks, trains and coaches internationally, and writes about neuroscience and coaching as well as relational trauma. Ann is also a published poet who loves cats, rain in the desert, and healthy relationships.