Longing to Soar

I said goodbye to you today

as I watched the geese

skim across the water

in a picture perfect landing;

Oh, that I could land so well!

But these wings are weary,

tattered and bruised,

unable to even soar.

I stay close to the water's edge

staring at my reflection

amidst the sunlight

as it dances across the water,

calling to me.

In my darkness, it beckons.

Oh, how I long to be cleansed!

I long to soar again with angels

feeling sunlight wash over me

from realms of heavenly blue.

My heart needs a home.

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Kushal Poddar Apr 26, 2009, 12:48am EDT

Images work wonderfully. A poignant poem to remember.

Twenty odd years

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Krissy spreading my wings hoping to soar W. Apr 26, 2009, 12:54am EDT

Cheryl, how do you always know how to give my heart words on any given day? God, definitely blessed you with a gift.

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Amy H. Apr 26, 2009, 12:57am EDT

Very nicely done!

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Jennifer Lee Apr 26, 2009, 1:14am EDT

This is lovely, Cheryl. I have very different feelings (or maybe they're the same) as I have found my heart's home, but I am unable to get close enough to him. Thank you for posting your poignant piece to our group.

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Lisa Frost Apr 26, 2009, 3:13am EDT

I can feel your imagery! wonderful writing.

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Kathryn E. Apr 26, 2009, 8:30am EDT

Soar with the best.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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Stacey *Mamasaid* D. Apr 26, 2009, 10:11am EDT

I was just watching the geese soar yesterday - visual and beautiful

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Richard Lynn Livesay Apr 26, 2009, 10:41am EDT

Beautiful poem. I too am a poet and have started a poetry site that you're welcom to explore http://poetspantry.ning.com thanks

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Chris Brockman Apr 26, 2009, 2:59pm EDT

This has a good, hopeful feel to it--after the shock of thinking you were contemplating finding a "home" in the water!

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Kevin E. Apr 26, 2009, 6:17pm EDT

Cheryl very nice indeed!

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Georgiana S. Apr 26, 2009, 6:47pm EDT

Who needs physical wings, we can soar in our minds!

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Angela A. Apr 26, 2009, 9:38pm EDT

Very beautiful friend!
Thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting

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Larry H. Apr 26, 2009, 10:37pm EDT

nice poem thanks for sharing..

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queen.susan . Apr 27, 2009, 2:29pm EDT

well written.
loved reading it.

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Shelbia C. Apr 27, 2009, 6:27pm EDT

Thanks for posting to Writing Reservoir.
Sorry for the generic comment, but my box is a bit overloaded so I am trying to catch up.

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Michelle C. Apr 28, 2009, 3:20am EDT

Beautiful

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Michelle C. Apr 28, 2009, 3:20am EDT

Excellent write

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