I would like to thank my lovely friend MysteriousDryad for this collaboration. Although I know it took too long and I gave you a hard time with my 'delayedness' if this is even a word. It's been wonderful working with you MD 😊🌷🌷
*****
The wind is whipping through my hair
No care in the world
The ground is coated in pink dogwood
Free from all troubles
Butterflies coming out, flying around freely
A sense of nostalgia
Flowers sprouting beautifully
A smile present on my face
*
I saw your smile lighting your face
Among the flowers you were more
… beautiful
In the garden you walked with grace
Barefoot on the lush grass
… wonderful
My heart wanted to run to you
Follow your footprints but I was
… bashful
*
Walking through the garden
Admiring the flowers and animals
A shadow materialized
One that's not mine
Somebody or something is nearby
Curiosity is at its peak
*
She looked at me!
My heart skip-ped a beat
I tried to hide between the tree-
branches, her eyes followed
My royal coat, a crown neat
On top - my unique Marquee
*
As I watched you move so elegantly,
I wondered, could it be?
You chirped so quietly
that I almost missed it.
That single chirp,
brought me to my knees.
My eyes brimmed with tears.
Are my eyes playing tricks on me?
Am I seeing what I think I am seeing?
Is it really you standing before me?
*
"Finally!" She cried "I found you!"
I stopped moving, staring
At her regretful eyes
Tearful and caring
She wanted me to come home
But how could she not know?
Wild birds can't live in cages
We need the sun, air, and light
The freedom to fly and grow
*
I noticed your hesitation
And I started smiling ear to ear
I walked back to my home
Barefoot on the soft grass
Hoping you will follow
And see this surprise I have for you
A surprise I know you'll enjoy
*
She smiled at me and left!
What did she mean?
Should I follow her home?
Or should I remain unseen?
I loved her, I admit, but I don't
Want to be stuck in a life
Where I see nothing green
Yet I followed her
I followed my queen.
*
You followed me
much to my relief
We neared my house
with each passing
second
and I was welcomed
with the scent of
the forest
“The forest is
your home not
my house so
go do what
you do best
and explore
but remember
to come back
often though.”
I smiled as
I watched you
take in the forest
before your eyes
With one last
look at me
and a nod
you flew off
coming back
every couple
of days just
To see me again...
