Gilded Cage
It is a perfect cage
Flawlessly glided
But permanently sealed
There is only one way in
And no way out
It lacks for nothing
The accommodations are impeccable
No need to request service
As all needs are met
Without so much
As a stated request
Attention and affection
Are routinely dispensed
At the appropriate time
In the allotted amount
And with proper control
It would be ungrateful
To think of asking for more
Or imagine what might be
On the other side of the bars
Where the world is reckless
And cannot be controlled
