I'm not flying the nest
Not yet, for now I'm merely
S O A R I N G,
Diving, twirling, climbing
And yes, up there alone
I must be
For I am making my own
Name / reputation / way
In the world
That cost you so much to create
For me
But know this, parents and
You who have
Given
Taught
Loved me
So much,
Know that however high I fly,
And soar and dance and disappear from view
To the nest I will keep returning
Until the very end