The Disciplines by Ashton Cepin

I'm Alone - Vivianna Garcia

I'm alone in this nest.
Not knowing how to use these planes.
I take one foot in front of the other, look back and see you smiling at me, securing me with reassuring protection.
You're always going to be with me.

I'm about to take this world, not knowing where to go or what to do.
I flap my wings, straight to the ground.
Frustrated with now knowing how to use my wings, I feel broken, so I close my eyes and pray.

You smile, and give me strength to get back up.
Lift me up to my comfort zone. And push me off, again. I'm mad, and don't understand how to do this, I just want to give up now. But I look up to the sky and know you are with me. You strength in me to do better. You know I can do it. You never give up on me.

So again, I flap my wings, again and again. I'm in the air, feeling the wind in my face, feeling fear.
Again I pray.

This time, I'm flying with you, feeling strong and powerful.
Finding my flock, my home.
They guide me, with your word and wisdom.
I fly the wrong way, loose my way,
Trying to find clarity, then pray.

I find my way back, to my flock, and to you.
With hard discipline, heading back to my nest.
Again, I'm alone and this time it's for the best.
But I'm also at ease and rest.