You laid there
weak and wet
freshly hatched
struggling out
of the shell
I watched you peck
chip away the walls
in tiny flecks
It took you
several tries
to spread your wings
hold up your own
head
reach to me
for nourishment
But you did it
I left you alone
sometimes
watched you fall
from a distance
your tiny wings expanding
on instinct
But not enough
Little by little
you grow strong
in body, mind, and spirit
use your wings
to fall with grace
And you ask why
I let you fall
so many times
I shrugged and answered
You know why
Birds like us
are meant to fly
Now we climb together
and I will show you
what wings are for
How to work the current
to navigate the sky
Birds like us
are meant to fly
Gretchen Lee Bourquin is the author of the novel No Sensible People, available in print from Lulu.com and Amazon.com. A preview of the 2nd edition is available as a free download for a limited time via her website.
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Comments: 27
Let's hope we all fly in our own way!
Bravo!
I can't think of a better metaphor for raising free children. Wonderful writing.
new:lotus pond: phoenix -9*:
And, you never know, it might inspire you on your novel writing.
PIF!
paying it forward
p i f
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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