I once was a bird

I can feel the way

the wind says so,

lifts me where

I’m meant to go.

I no longer stay

in a stagnant place

I no longer sit

in one city-space

I no longer dwell

in happenstance.

I lift my wings,

I take the chance,

I set out toward

the waning moon

let wing rhythm

set the tone.

I am free

I am free

I am alive and well

I am free

I am free

I have lifted the spell.

Set me on my way,

watch me go

where I may –

I only follow the call

of desire in me.