Coming of Age
The papa bird had flown away
His mate had not returned
He told the little one left behind
It's time you used the wings you earned
Fly away, fly away little one
Mama bird has gone away
She met her fate now soars free
Above the clouds you'll find someday
It took all of her courage
But she spread her wings so wide
She fluttered to the ground below
But, damn, at least she tried!
She knew her wings were not broken
Her spirit still drove her will
She knew she'd try, she knew she'd fly
Beyond the highest hill
Perched out of sight papa bird watched
He hoped her landings had been soft
In an instant he gazed upward
His baby was now aloft
With a sigh that heaved his orange breast
It was time to bid adieu
His little robin was on her own
His job was done, she flew
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