Flight of the Albatross

Breaking the surface with someone new For once, breathing the sweet breeze, You’re happy. I have to remind myself that this happened in my absence To avert myself from pulling you under Selfishly to comfort my ego and what remains of a shell Back to the depths where I realize You were trapped So break free, albatross Soar above endless clouds And when the cumulus turns cumulonimbus And the lightning strikes you down Sink - I dare you - and see I will not be waiting for your crisped feathers.