...On Poetry and Fiction – Just “One Word” Away (Wings)

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            One word becomes one idea, becomes one sentence, becomes one poem, becomes one story. It must start from just “one word”. Today my one word is “Wings”.

 

                                                                    WINGS

            We all have a pair of wings at our disposal. Whether we choose to use those wings to soar towards something wonderful, to fly away from something ugly, or to lift ourselves or someone else up in order to move on - the desire and opportunity will always be there. Welcome those wings, acknowledge those wings, embrace those wings - and spread those wings and fly.

      

             WINGS

Spread your wings so broad and proud

     Fly high in the sky,

          flap them often

               flap them loud

 

Allow them to carry you far and wide

     To the depths of glory; to the house of pride

Soar quickly when the burdens are near

     As a bird in flight with ne’er a fear

 

Dip down to the ground,

     to the ones in need

Lift them up with precision,

     with power and speed

 

Guide them to a place of peace

     Where you’ve flown so many a time

Where they may rest, for a moment or two

     Until strong enough to shine

 

Hide them well from the woes of life;

     from the double-edged pain

          that cuts like a knife

May they seek refuge,

      within the shadows of your wings

Led by blissful gliding

     where their heart and soul sings

 

When the time has come to set them free

     Let them go with calm, and soar with glee

Now be on your way; fly high and proud

     Spread those regal wings

          flap them e’er so loud!