You Flew the Kite

A kite is soaring through the air I see your laughter, but I can't hear except for something in the dark that sparks a light from yesteryear The reel unwinds, on fragile wings No sound of wind, no sound of you A spartan view upon the screen that's faded, frail and sputtering My throat is tight. You flew the kite... The three of you, run down the hill Your innocence, the timeless dance… To watch you now, I feel the sun A cherished piece from yesterday... My throat is tight. You flew the kite No whispered voice or word is said, No measure of a favorite song Just the silent movie, chattering with bluebird sounds that tag along in harmony with treasures, found.. You trampled grass one August day and childhood quickly swept away into the world, just like the kite You soared so high, that I've lost sight My throat is tight.... You flew the kite A summer breeze has stirred your hair Your smiles, carefree, are unaware that childhood is a fleeting game that takes you far away The sun is like a tangerine It blinds me from the serpentine Your kite is lost to summer's sky As I was standing by I smiled and watched you fly the kite And wonder where the years have gone How fast you grew. Now, who are you?... My throat is tight.... You flew the kite ______________________