| Pressing my nose against the frosty windowpane, I saw a bird sitting so still, as if carved from the frozen snow and blasted in from the cold artic chill. Beautiful bird of the snow, where did you come from and where will you go? I longed so hopelessly to reach out, and warm it in the palms of my hands. But, instead all I could do was to stare and long to free this magnificent creature from its state of seemingly hopeless woe. My heart quietly shouted a silent prayer for this tenuous creature of the air to just soar away and be free, from its seemingly agony of captivity. Mesmerized by its exquisite grace, I continued to stand there and stare at its captivating beauty and dignity beyond compare. As I continued to spy from behind the curtain's lace, I saw it's wings spread and it began to take flight. As, it slowly vanished from my sight, my lips parted in awe. I whispered softly as it loudly cawed, while you soar above the world so high, sing a sweet melody, that will lift hearts and fill the world with a bright and triumphant tomorrow for peace, love and happiness. |