Lesson From A Fledgling Poem by Chris Embrick

A fledgling fell from it's nest
And I could not pass it by
I thought it needed but a little rest
Until it's wing's had strength to fly
So I tucked it back in its home
And continued my way down the street
But tomorrow passed the same tree
And found it cold and ruffled at my feet
And wondered why it didn't stay
But tried again to fly away
And so I thought the same with us
We try to grow up in a rush
And like this young bird leave the nest
Long before we're at our best
As stubborn fledglings in denial
We're deaf to those who've faced life's trials
And much older now, with wiser eyes
With crippled wings some learn to fly
How true the proverb's wisdom still
From those who've succeeded drink your fill
Though short cuts in life may be tempting
The wise man's cup is seldom empty.