Perspectives on Freedom

Wings beating frantically, heart
thrumming madly,
I threw myself toward freedom,
Trying, trying, endlessly trying to
reach the sky,
All the while blind to the barrier that
held me captive.

Then you reached into my prison,
Calming my panicked frenzy of
movement,
Cradling me in the safety of your love,
Changing my perspective.

In yielding to you,
I gained my liberation
And soared.