Thursday, February 20, 2020

Cocoon


We build them ourselves, these gray cocoons,
Where we might safely hide and grow new wings,
Spoon-feed each other color in the dark
Until the walls grow thin and the urge
To peck and scrape our way into the light
Becomes too strong and presses us
To leave, unfurl our wings, and fly away,
Leaving that safe gray life behind.

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