i began this life
flying
high above the clouds
my fingertips trailed
in the coldness
of space

every scar and sorrow
a weight upon my soul
drawing me closer
closer
closer
to the earth

now
the skies are a distant memory the clouds
on which
i rested my head
replaced by rock

but still
i dream of flight
on raven’s wings
we soar together
looking down
on all the fallen lovers