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Wings

I wish that I could give you wings

so that you could soar above this pain

to a higher realm and leave behind

the weariness and anguish of earth.



I wish that I could give you wings

freeing you to ascend the skies

gliding effortlessly above

the cares and reality of  this world.



And as the eagle, spread your wings

to climb in widening spirals the thermal winds

and gaze with wonder upon

the mountains and valleys of your life.



I wish that I could give you wings

giving with them, dauntless courage

enabling you to find your way

across the river  into Heaven

discovering their the grace and beauty

your life has been.
— Debra Bryant, Feb 26, 2009

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: Kentucky, USA

Favorite Poets: A few of my favorites., Dylan Thomas, Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken, Maya Angelou, Phenomenal Woman, Emily Dickinson, There Is Another Sky , Elizabeth Barrett Browning, How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways, Shel Silverstein, Where The Sidewalk Ends, Edgar Allen Poe, A Dream Within a Dream, Margaret Atwood, Night Poem

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Critiques

Debra Bryant

Debra Bryant

17 years 3 months ago

Could not get the page to break where I

wanted it to. This poem has 4 stanzas each beginning with "I wish that I could give you wings" with the exception of the 3rd stanza which begins with "And as the eagle". I hope my inability to get the page breaks correct does not detract from my poem. Sincerely~ Debbie
Electric Blue

Electric Blue

17 years 3 months ago

wings

Debbie I had the spacing problem with my poem Charm It took a bit of sorting but got it in the end. I love this poem. I love flying being up in the clouds on my long journeys watching the sky changing coulours the transformation the visions they always stay with me. But I can go there when I want too This is beautiful On the wings of love I fly. thank you my friend Electric blue