First Flight

A poem about flying. I know, I`m completely crazy.

I am walking to the edge.
The cliff is so big, I feel my fear.
I come to terms with it.

My claws dig in to the ground,
soon I will try to fly.
If I fail, I will die.

With a deep breath, I spread my wings.
I am at the edge.
The height makes me dizzy.

I feel my legs push me,
I`ve leapt off the edge.
Falling, falling, fear floods my veins.

But my wings shoot open,
I level out, I`m flying.
Now I am in control, and I sigh in relief.

The sea speeds by below me, I can see the waves from far up.
Calm, I smile.
I am at home in the air at last. 

Author's Note

Yeah, this is what I imagine flying would feel like.

Reviews

[Elliara]

oooooooooh, love it.
I like your repetition of words and imagery is very clear.

Good Job.

[jasonaspraggins]

You paint a vivid picture with words. Nice job!

[An owl on the moon]

Oh, I simply love the feel of flying in a dream.. Your words give us that sense of expectation and anxiety in the waiting.. the wanting.. And then you lift us all into the air to soar. Beautiful, vivid write!

[Forever Mine]

Nice imagry and this reminds me of Eragon, from Saphiras(Sp?) POV... very nice

[Emily May]

this has the most beautiful imagery and you have captured these anxious moments in a very realistic manner. i loved it. :)

[deeps]

Amazing write here. I like this write alot.
Very nicely written and amazing imagery.

[Daydreamer54]

Nice imagery in this peice! great job! :)