Wings to Fly

 I am propelled to write down

thoughts that fill my head.

Some days they're full of laughter

some days it's tears -

the days are such.

This day there's a grappling

with cruel words

coursing from mouths 

and pens uncaring

or is it just unthinking

of their mark. 

There's an unkindness 

in this world

the seeds probably sown

at the dawn of time

now propagated and evolved

into a cruel monster

lurking in this thing

called social media.

It makes me want to 

gather up my family

wrap them in my wings

and keep them safe forever

but they too have wings

and want to use them to fly

so I jam pack their hearts

with love and things

that glow in dark places

let go

and watch them take flight.

(This captivating Pixabay photo by Pexels)