This Captured Creek

So straight and
Perfect contoured,
Runs with false
Hope for the chance to
Meander.

This compelled creek
Limps along its concrete
Prison, around the 
Weeds and trash and ducks,
To a disappointing sluice and
A tamed bay.

This capitulated creek
Trudges to its ignoble end, 
Halfheartedly drags
Silt to raise its
Level, in the dream of
Jumping these walls
To Freedom.