Courage to fly

By Adam


Chip the egg it’s getting tight
Out I come to see the light
The big world I view for the first time
My mother bird’s protection I seek for comfort
As the days go by the nest I explore
I see my Mom fly all around the world
My life is safe here in my nest
But how do I enjoy life all around?
I know, I can fly like mom and dad do
I just have to practice and then I can leave
But I am scared of leaving so quick
Because I still have not found someone to care for
I hear the jokes from the others behind my back
They think I’m gay because I don’t have a mate
But gay I am not, though nothing is wrong with that
I just can’t take rejection; it’s not worth the risk
I’ve moved out my nest but still cannot fly
Because I do not have the courage, if rejected I may just die.

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Copyright 2012 Adam
Published on Monday, July 9, 2012.     Filed under: "Poetry"

Author's Note:

Feeling lonely again...
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  • Nimue44 On Monday, December 15, 2014, Nimue44 (296)By person wrote:

    Well, even if the world does not stand you, you'll find a way. Our passions overcome anyone's hate.

  • A former member wrote: Cute in a sad way

  • A former member wrote: awww thats adorable XD love it :)

  • PoetessDarkly On Thursday, January 3, 2013, PoetessDarkly (700)By person wrote:

    okay I'm hooked I may read more of your stuff :)

  • Nehema On Thursday, July 12, 2012, Nehema (962)By person wrote:

    It's not easy facing the world sometimes, but at some point I hope you find the courage to withstand rejection. All those poor ladies that would be lucky to have you... - XXOO Scholar

  • dwells On Monday, July 9, 2012, dwells (4288)By person wrote:

    Perfectly poignant and indeed the "Fear of Flying" is pervasive. The world outside my door is not the one of my youth, where individuality and adventure were admired and encouraged. We have become badgered into something less than what we were and what we should be. "Lay on MacDuff" and .damned be he who cries, "Hold, enough!" - cheers!

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