Dominik

Dominik, I want you to Understand why your mom Feels so light and free. I believe I have flown Through life. I remember flying from The sheltered wings Of my family as I flew To Saskatoon Saskatchewan Thinking I would be a Free bird out from under Glaring eyes and uncomfortable Comments parents seem to Smother you with. As reality sunk in that Holding an apartment, Job, and car did not mix Well with having a social life I was once again in flight frenzy. With head in the clouds I sailed Back to Ontario were I Lasted a few years until Once again my wings needed Airing and I took a ride On the wind a little Westward bound for nowhere Getting nowhere. Days were happy and that’s Where I was engaged, The first time. After three years I Literally flew, this time Over the ocean to Europe Where I met the love of my life. Now although my wings were Itching for the clean air above The clouds and I wanted To fly this coop on several Occasions, I soon had Two little birds that needed Tweeting and so I only flew On occasion but always Returned to my main Breeding area. On the day I became a widow I started planning my next flight Which took you and I over the ocean To the land I love. Now here I sit on my sofa Writing poetry and reminiscing All my flights of the past and Hoping with all my heart to Become a Snowbird. I want you to know No matter where I fly You are now always in my heart. 09.20.2014 Contest: Free Verse Poem Regina Riddle HM