Is This Home?
By JW
Is this prison,
or is this a cage?
Is this anger,
or is this rage?
Is this patience,
or is this delay?
Is this complaining,
or is this pray?
Is this rehabilitation,
or is this captivity?
Is this freedom,
or is this slavery?
Is this order,
or is this a mess?
Is this mental health,
or is this stress?
Is this yearning,
or is this a groan?
Is this temporary?
Or is this home?
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