Trapped Wings

Just like a bird,

I have always thought I could fly high.

Free spirited and full of zest,

Consumed with youthful effervescence

And with ambitious dreams,        

I knew I was ready for this journey.

With pride like a Peacock, I spread my wings

I felt as strong as an Eagle

With the loftiness of an achiever,

 I set out into the world,

The unknown terrain

But on this flight,

 I was confronted with fear

The fear of the unknown tomorrow

I began to ponder what the future portends.

Immersed in negativity and uncertainty,

I felt trapped like an ant in a spider’s web

Like a prisoner behind bars,

I lost hope.

In this phase of identity crisis

My Self confidence is shattered

Every Sense of self is lost

But then I started to think

The power of self belief

can carry one through life’s journey

My wings will grow strong again

“This is just a phase,” I said to myself.

I will fly high above the sky

This time, the sky will not be my limit

But my starting point.

Memories of my mother’s assuring words

Linger in my head

I hear echoes of her voice saying

“Child, each time you fall,

Get up and dust yourself.

It’s not how many times you fall that matters

But each time you get up after every fall that counts.

You will go through life’s storms

Life will throw challenges at you

But it’s only the brave, even with shattered wings

that will always fly again.”

Charged with these great words,

My weakened wings started to muster strength

Overwhelmed with the belief I can soar high,

Higher than I can ever imagine,

I set out to fly again

With a strong conviction that no matter what hurdle I face,

I shall battle like a wounded soldier

As I ascended towards the heavens,

My strength is renewed

With a feeling that I can conquer all my fears.