Courage

 A small bird on the edge of a tree

Looked down on the pathway, unhappily

The garden flourished with flowers, shrubs, and trees

It was quiet as the undisturbed sea

As the little bird wandered around alone

She saw the water fountain in the corner of the garden, full

She saw butterflies were comforted in the petals of roses, joyfully

With her heart, full of worries

She sat quietly amid an old oak tree

She started to think:

Is there any other place more assuring?

Would she ever find a life companion?

How can she be happy and fulfilled?

The lonely bird cold as a naked tree 

Observed the world around her with high intensity

She was wondering and thinking:

What if she breaks a wing?

What if she falls from consciousness on a stormy night?

What if she cannot open her eyes ever again?

Suddenly, deep in thought

With only two wings of her own

Courage in her soul

She flew into the heart of a joyous dream

Shahla Latifi

March 1st, 2019