Member Poem

Take my fledgeling heart

And help me fly

Show me how to trail a banner

Of love across the sky

Feed me mites of Good

And teach me a cheery song

Hold my trembling frailty

Let me know I belong

Take my sapling soul

And help me grow

Let me settle deep, strong roots

To counter storms that blow

Be with me through lush springs

Bright summers; winters bare

Let me show you each new leaf

I turn; confirm you care

Take my nurseling self

And help me stand

Wobbly-legged, still raw

Let me take your hand

I’ll learn, absorb, explore

But know that I am safely

Yours, until I can walk

Head high, secure, and wholly me.

First published at https://welltemperedbards.wordpress.com/2014/07/17/growing_onwards_upwards/