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Freedom To Fly Free

As I sat alone 
under a wisdom tree
I had special views
of life around me.

I saw mountain peaks,
deepest valleys, 
and began to wonder 
where would I rather be.

Birds flew freely over me 
near a kite on a string, 
soon I decided to be
a bird with wings. 

Faced with a choice 
of life without you
I quickly fled
deep into the valley.

And I realized how deep it is, 
then flew my bird-wings
on top of mountain peaks
only to find how cold it is.

Twilight deemed, 
and soon I became
night of darkness
till my dream woke me 
finding you beside me.

I wish I had chosen my dream
to be a kite on a string
so I will always appreciate
the freedom to fly free.

October 11, 2017
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Joseph May Date: 10/13/2017 5:32:00 AM Wonderful write Vijay.. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/13/2017 5:50:00 AM Many thanks Joseph!

Sunlite Wanter Date: 10/12/2017 6:21:00 PM Isn't fantasizing fun??? I love to imagine I am a butterfly flying over land and sea. Really enjoyed this poem. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/12/2017 6:50:00 PM Appreciate your comments SW..yes it’s fun to be in wonderland!

Maria Williams Date: 10/12/2017 1:51:00 AM Well penned Vijay, that's a wish I remember making once as a child growing up in India watching a kite fly high and free. If for a day, all dreams could come true. A brilliant write...Maria Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/12/2017 5:22:00 AM Thanks for sharing your memories Maria--really enjoyed reading your comments!

Darren White Date: 10/12/2017 1:36:00 AM Beautifully written, Vijay. That last stanza is wonderful. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/12/2017 5:21:00 AM I am delighted by your visit Darren--appreciate your lovely comments!

Susan Ashley Date: 10/11/2017 8:50:00 PM Your poem flies high like a free bird Vijay. An amazing and creative poem full of lovely expression and emotion. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/12/2017 5:20:00 AM Many thanks Susan--always appreciate your lovely comments!

Nette Onclaud Date: 10/11/2017 12:13:00 PM vijay, you managed to pen such an absolutely amazing write.. fly on!..huggs Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/11/2017 12:23:00 PM Thank you nette--appreciate your comments!

Silent One Date: 10/11/2017 10:35:00 AM Nice to see you write a free verse, this reminds me of a movie called the kite.. It is always better to be a bird my friend, for a kite will get ruined in the rain.. Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/11/2017 12:22:00 PM Thank you Silent One--appreciate your comments!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 10/11/2017 8:48:00 AM Beautiful pen my friend :) xomo Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/11/2017 12:21:00 PM Thank you Maureen for your visit --appreciate your comments!

Russell Sivey Date: 10/11/2017 7:47:00 AM The freedom to fly is everyone's dream! I remember a dream I had when I was a child, I flew over our house and I could see the trees below then I landed in the field, but I could then only jump really far! It was so frustrating, I wanted to fly again! I loved reading your delightful poem this morning! You have presented a grand and amazing piece, such a fabulous write, Great Work!! Login to Reply Vijay Pandit Date: 10/11/2017 12:20:00 PM Thanks for sharing your childhood dream--I can relate to that--many thanks for your comments Russell!