We speak of human bondage in the past tense as
a rule, Mayhaps, it merely dons sheep's clothing 
thinly disguised as love. And cages may be cages 
without a single bar, and bonds? Bonds need not 
be made of steel to bind and fetter! Given wings, 
the heart, and yes even the soul returns if it be 
destiny. Else bid them farewell and good tidings 
and close the book! For that which needs a stronger 
leash than gossamer, Or a rein longer than an arm, 
was never meant to hold but to enslave.