The Falcon

I can recall another lifetime, one where I could fly Gazing down upon the earth, moonlight glinting in my eye A king among the stars with a piercing call that could terrify I was once a mighty falcon, a raptor of the sky Soaring majestically brought exhilarating thrills Cruising deep valleys and magnificent hills Preparation for the hunt was how I honed my skills The sweat and toil all worthwhile when the blood finally spills I patiently stalked my prize below; death was now en route My mind made up instantly, my focus absolute Diving at breakneck speed was my key attribute Blazing through the clouds, the Reaper’s in hot pursuit The thrill of the hunt, an innate yearning since ancient Babylon My prey chirped sweet melodies until he was sprung upon I clasped him tightly within my powerful talon His life force swiftly dispatched as his soul journeyed to Avalon Moments after my car crash, I was overcome with visions so clear Echoes of a life I lived before I ended up here Memories flooded back, and down my cheek rolled a welcome tear For this alternate existence, I once held so dear A past life as a falcon engulfed my human brain Vast skies were my territory, my conquered domain I embraced the rasping wind and a deluge of torrential rain This incredible revelation has numbed all my agonising pain I was once quite different from the man that lies here now I've awoken from this human dream, and I just can’t comprehend how Fortunately, my injuries are just too severe, so it’s time to take a bow As I long to return to those blue skies once more, that’s my dying vow