Oh, how alone the little birds must feel right at the edge!
Having to make that salient leap for the first time;
having to let go and then flap and flap incessantly,
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Nice poem Sean! The first time of attempting to do something is never easy but at the end experience is needed to achieve more in life well done! Your friend HBH
hey you, your poetic depth is maturing quite well. this poem reminds me of the essential courage the heart must have to take such risks as beating.. I've always wondered exactly what tells a newborn after 9 months of never breathing, to take that first breath of air. how does it know that it must do something it has not needed before for the sake of survival. I suppose one could say that the purpose of life upon the first breath is fulfilled.. a most interesting piece my friend...i look forward to more. Always, Amberlee