Birds In Flight

I watched three birds of mine take flight
One right after the other
Each following a different path
Although their upbringings were much the same

They tested their wings in flight
While living in the nest with me
Sometimes imitating
Sometimes contrarian
But always looking for some form of approval ~
I hope I did not disappoint them too much

Although, free they fly
To heights and troughs they themselves maneuver
I continually try to provide wind underneath their wings
When needed
And when willing to accept
Sometimes having difficulty recognizing either

Proudly I watch them fly
Watch directions change on a whim
Watch them remake the same mistakes as I
Watch them achieve greater heights than I could ever achieve

Now they make nests of their own
And the cycle starts anew
I hope their skies are as bright for them
And the flight of their offspring just as thrilling
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 9/7/2011 10:26:00 AM
Congragtulations on the win in the contest,Joe
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Date: 9/6/2011 10:41:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Debbie Guzzi's "Flying" contest Joe. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/5/2011 2:07:00 PM
An amazing metaphor Joe. Congratulations on your Poem's presentation. Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/5/2011 11:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the "FLYING" poetry contest sponsored by Debbie Guzzi CR
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Date: 9/5/2011 3:58:00 AM
hey Joe congrats on your win..David
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Date: 9/5/2011 2:44:00 AM
Congrats Joe on your HM in Flying.. with this excellent entry on the theme...enjoy honor luv..
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Date: 8/29/2011 8:32:00 PM
It can be hard when children 'leave the nest'. ....I enjoyed your poem!
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