SandScript 2020

Trapped
Yareli Sanches
POETRY
i was born with wings, wings i have yet to know how to use
i see everyone flying, all i want to do is join them
i wonder when it will be my turn
i have yet to know how to use my wings
i wonder how i will learn
i wonder how with all this weight on my shoulders
i feel heavy, my heart’s pounding looking over the edge
Not knowing if i fall will i fly…will i fly
i am here standing tall with my knees shaking,
i see everyone flying
All i want to do is join them
i don’t want this moment to last, feeling so hopeless, too scared to jump too scared to fly
Not knowing if i fall will i fly…will i fly
Nothing’s behind me, so why do i hesitate
Everything’s in front of me, so why do i hesitate
My hearts pounding looking over the edge
Not knowing if i fall will i fly…will i fly
i am here standing tall
With my knees trembling i see everyone flying
As my wings open for the first time
i see my wings feeling free, with the desire of freedom
All i need to do is jump, to fly with everyone
As my wings open for the first time looking over the edge
I take my first leap to freedom…
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