Empty streets,

Empty hearts,

Empty wallets,

Empty minds—

Waiting for someone

To save you?

Start moving.

Fill the holes (in yourself)

Let the rest

Remain empty.

#3

Bound by golden cuffs

Chained in place

A dragon waiting

For the princess

With the key to freedom.

Bound by duties

Chained by expectations

Laid by others (parents, friends)

Waiting for the birthday

Announcing adulthood.