Can You Fly?
By Sally Meyer
My son
how long I have waited
to introduce you
to the world.
To take your tiny hand
and lead you, teach you,
give to you all my knowledge
share with you my love..
I have watched
as you stand on the edge
like a fledgling bird
waiting to try its wings.
I have hovered above you
hoping to see you fly,
I have taught you that life is beautiful
I have shown you the flowers,
the ocean, the trees.
I have given you all I have,
my dreams are tied to you,
my life spent reaching you.
My soul weaved into yours,
a tapestry of tears and joy.
I have tried to show you
that your world and mine
are not so far apart,
That if we reach out,
look within, seek and
find each other,
we will become as one.
Did you know
that I have watched
holding my breath,
as you carefully
test the waters,
spread your wings. . . .
Oh my son!
Can you do it
Can you fly?
c. Sally Meyer 1999
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