Wings Aloft

Wings Aloft

There are wings hidden somewhere here.
They’re deep inside me, and so I fear
That the ones who look may not see
The potential locked inside of me.
Yet, as a caterpillar in its cocoon,
A beautiful creature could come forth soon
With wings of gossamer in colorful hues
To lift aloft the life anew.
So when you look into my eyes, please see
Those beautiful wings inside of me.
I may need some help with my cocoon;
My wings may not unfold so soon!
But with your patience and with your love,
My mind, too, may soar above.
Then I’ll give my gift to you.
It might not be something new-
Just lost or forgotten, hidden away-
And through our triumph you will know
That where there is hope,
You too should go,
Because there you might find the wings you seek
To take you aloft and set you free.

~ Scott Boyd