New Paths

Child

From my eyes you cannot see

the oceans filled with visions far,

beyond your imagination.

Your vision’s blurred by childhood

Hurts. No foot holds nor feathers 

to catch you, to cushion the blows

of the winds that carried

and stifled you.

Freedom lays before you now

Your ever widening steps

carry you to wider worlds

yet unknown

where the torn and faded past

will aid in your survival.