If I Could Fly

WORD ART by Srinika Saravanamuthu, Middle School

I look into the sky

Wondering how it could be

If I could fly

Seeing lights in the distance

Sometimes I forget my own existence

Problems I face

And the dreams that I will chase

Tumbling down a tornado of emotions

I look into the sky

Wishing I could fly

A faraway land

From which I can stand

Briefly I close my eyes

Not knowing I was wise

Sharing a delusion with myself only

I look into the sky

Forcing myself to fly

Staring at the birds

While they call me absurd

Seething with emotion

I turn and walk away

I stare into the sky

Telling myself not to fly

For there’s a world that I’m in

And if and when

I feel down

I will always tell myself

‘Never forget yourself’