Lines of Light and Shade

Wondering

The little girl looks out the window

and all she can see

is the same old house

and the same old trees

She's never been allowed to venture out

beyond the reach of her grandma's hand

and she can't help but wonder

what lies beyond those walls

She's heard stories of a wide-open world

of places to explore and things to see

and she aches to experience them for herself

but her grandma is always there

telling her she's too young

and it's not safe

and she'll have to wait

for what seems like forever

The little girl can't help but dream

of the day when she'll be free

to venture out on her own

and see all the wonderful things

that are waiting for her