From a distance my eyes followed
The wild swans
Flying up into the air all at once
Except for one
One wounded swan
Who did not migrate with the others
Struggling in vain at a shadowy spot
He waited and waited
Perhaps, he waited for someone
For someone he knew would come
You shall spread wings again, said I
Try as you might
Live free
With no reason to fear
Free as can be
The reticent aquatic bird flipped his feathers in surprise
Fly with me and I will be your wings, I went on
Leave the troubled waters behind
For a new life awaits
Close your eyes and all you will see
Is a lifetime of passion
And
Who you will be
Open your eyes to a joyous invitation
Make our own melody
Cross the bridge, climb over the mountains
Take a journey into the unknown
The unknown that will let us be free
And
Be who we want to be
This must be our adventure
Let them ponder and gasp
Swans in love
They'll never see us apart
Blending earthly existence into one harmonious entity
How lovely a way to sail through life together!
Eager to experience this newfound freedom
We were singing in elevated chirps
The stars glowed and danced around us in celebration
Because you surpassed
The greatest obstacle
Suddenly
I noticed tears
In his eyes
My beautiful swan, I whispered softly
Be happy
Never shedding a tear
Then the charming water bird smiled so light
That made me laugh along
A lake that went deep into thoughts and emotions….
There were some feelings that no one could feel them but you
Let me feel what you feel
As you and I have just begun
~By Kris Chang
