Woman in a Box

Woman in a Box

Written by Ezri Francis

They walk around with blood on their hands,

while she cries with blood on her pants.

She lives in a room that cannot be unlocked.

She lives all alone, a woman in a box.

People are screaming to set her free,

but she cannot hear them, she cannot see.

All she can hear is the loud crashing sounds

of the surface above, while she lives underground.

She found a small hole, and crawled through to escape.

When she made it out, it was already too late.

Her body was here, but she could not talk.

All of her voice was left back in the box.

Ezri Francis is a multigenre writer and aspiring filmmaker who enjoys writing both poetry and prose. Their work can range from humorous to somber, often mixing the two to create a surreal and bizarre experience. They have a strong love for art and can find it in the most unexpected places. Their Instagram is @ezri_is_writing.