Birds In Flight

As I lie in the quiet of night

I close my eyes extra tight.

Clearing my mind of worldly things

waiting to see what my thoughts will bring.

I see myself with the birds as they fly

high up in a clear blue sky.

Seeing the world from up above

a sense of calm fills me with love.

As I look down upon forest of green

admiring the beauty of a wondorous scene.

Fields of gold stretching far as the eye can see,

meadows of wild flowers give pleasure to me.

They`re filled with colours of such vivid hue

I am in awe what next to do?

Soar above the oceans deep,

Oe`r mountain tops with towering peaks.

Fly over lands so far away

watching wild animals as they play.

Breathing the air so sweet and clean

pondering at the wonders I`ve seen.

At night when the stars are shining bright

filling the skies with a heavenly light

a sense of peace is what I feel

Tranquility and a joy surreal.

How I wish for a life so free

filled with love for all to see.

Why can`t mankind embrace such peace

all bitterness and hate cease.

These times are very far away

but they will come someday I pray.

Till then I`ll close my eyes at night

and once more join the birds in flight.

Written 2-09-98 © by Hilda