Grounded

the closer I get to being grounded
the more I want to spread my wings
and feeling like that leaves me astounded -
the lessening of want for stable things

hand me the keys to our new house
don't open the windows - I'll fly
quick as that, I'll make like a mouse
chased by the cat - good-bye

"I know why the caged bird sings"
Maya Angelou has said -
perhaps, it too dreamt of stable things
and sing it will 'til it's dead

A.R.M.
08/03/01