I look out my window
I see all the happy people out there
And think, why am I stuck in here?

It is a shining widow
The sun is warm out there
But I am cold and dark

It is a dirty window
I can't see the people clear
But I can hear their laughter

I wonder if they can see me in here?
Someone glances toward the window
But they quickly turn away

I touch the window with my hand:
Warm glass, a solid barrier
I cannot find a way to open it

Why am I here in front of the window?
I close the drape
Now the room is pitch black

I want out!

There must be a door
I run my hands along the cold stone walls
I walk all around the room
No door
I am trapped

I go back to the window
I open the drape
The sunlight is blinding

I pound on the window
Let me out!
The people just go on laughing

I look around for a rock
I will break that stubborn window
But the room is empty:
Only walls and a window

I go back and watch the people
One of them is bound to see me and let me out
I watch for a long time
It's so beautiful out there
I want to play in the sun

I bang on the window
I bang, bang, bang!
I will break it with my fist!
The window will not give

Why do the people not hear?
Why am I stuck in this room?
I'll just stand by the window and wait
Till someone comes and frees me

I listen for footsteps outside the room
I listen for someone coming
I strain my ears, listening for the slightest sound
I listen for a long time
But all has grown silent

I am alone