The Nest

When we leave the nest,

we leave a lot behind.

There’s a new world we will

find. Wide open skies –

those who fall will

surely rise. Don’t ask why

or wonder when. Remember

the places you have been.

Look back and know

that every young bird grows.

The unwavering wind will

guide us to the promise land

when it’s our time to land.

Keep flying; it will be alright.

Sunny mornings follow dark

nights. With every flight,

we reach a new height. Soon

enough, we will have a nest

of our own to call home.

The birds we’ll raise will fly

away one day, but the memories

will stay. Wait.. is that a tree?

It’s time to stop and rest

before we build a new nest.