Tethered tight, the binds constrict, A silent scream, a cruel edict.  
The air is thin, the light withheld, In this cage, my soul dwells.  
Blinded paths, guiding stars, Frustrated, a storm swells inside.  
Each breath a battle, each thought a fight, To break the dark and find the light.

The First Step.

The binds feel cold and tight, Void of light, it’s a world of shadows. 
Deep within, a spark takes hold, A whispered call, fierce and bold.  
One step forward, the ground unsure, A crack in darkness, an open door.
Fighting through fear and doubt.

The first step is taken, and finally, a glimpse of light.

Dawn of Discovery.

A crack, a glow, the dark gives way, The birth of hope in golden ray.
Eyes wide with wonder, heart unsure, A trembling joy, so raw, so pure.
What lies beyond? I cannot see, But in this light, I dare to be.
Relief and questions intertwine, A world unknown, yet wholly mine.