Free as a bird by NothingNess
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My wings were clipped that much I know. I have no memory of the incident. Some suspect that I was once a moth and flew too close to the flame. That
After a while you learn
the subtle difference between
holding a hand and chaining a soul
and you learn
that love doesn't mean leaning
and company doesn't always mean security
and you begin to learn
that kisses aren't contracts
and presents aren't promises
and you begin to accept your defeats
with your head up and your eyes ahead
with the grace of woman, not the grief of a child
and you learn
to build all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground is
too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way of falling down
in mid-flight
after a while you learn
that even sunshine burns
if you get too much
so you plant your own garden
and decorate your own soul
instead of waiting for someone
to bring you flowers
and you learn that you really can endure
you really are strong
you really do have worth
and you learn
and you learn
with every goodbye, you learn...
© 1971 Veronica A. Shoffstall
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Comments (8)
DennisReed
I'm reminded of "Jonathan Livingston Seagull"! Superb piece! Bravo, and I'm happy to hear you sprouted legs! :)
TallPockets
Superb writing! "Every journey begins with a small step". My best, T.P.
eternalwytch1
Wonderful work babes...and a subject I understand very well.
Storm9167
I'm glad you've found your freedom.. That can be a difficult thing to find at times!! Unless I'm the only one that has those problems.. You've managed that which only I can dream about!! And have expressed it eloquently..
vaggabondd
I feel like that many times. Very nice
se_400_Lux
I hear the pain Along with And right beside I feel the Power The Potential
PhrankPower
Your words inspire me so.
hipps13
Dreams and love warm the soul Love lets the Sun Shine In-between Dreams do too Warm the soul Feel the love Dream within You have opened a door for me...thank you