Taking Wing

Sitting on a branch, the hawk
Seems regular in size.
He doesn’t reach magnificence
‘Til he takes to the skies.

Potential’s sometimes hidden
With the benefits it brings
But for man or beast it’s soon released
With the spreading of one’s wings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Turner Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 5:52 PM
So true, Ilene. Great poem!
Allison Avatar
August 28, 2016 at 5:00 PM
oh this is so so true Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
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