Trapped behind glass,

no way to escape

from this cast.

Keeping me here,

keeping me still. A barrier.

Things too close to my heart 

to ignore,

but too far to grasp.

Unknown before

from behind this glass.

A want that is true

a dream that is beautiful.

But the reward is un-grantable.

The forbidden fruit

tempts even the good. 

Fingers slide down 

the surface,

tracing happiness

un-allowed, un-reached 

but wanted.