With wings spread, eager to jump off
the nest to fly, letting go and being free;
for the first time.
With legs in position to catapult into flight,
to fly high and free and wide;
for the first time.
With eyes looking to and fro, fascinated
by the beauty seen, anticipating new heights;
for the first time.
With a heart, beating fast as take-off approaches.
Nervously taking small steps to the edge;
for the first time.
And finally with wings flapping, boldly
leaving safety, the familiar. New, unknown, beauty;
for the first time.