Little Bird

Mother wait, I am not ready
- implored the little bird
Let me hear those songs I loved you singing From inside my little world,
These wings they are not yet steady,
It's not time to leave my nest,
I want to lie with you a moment longer
Because I love you best,
But when you are ready we'll make a vow
To meet again one day,
And I'll feel your kisses on my cheeks
As I prepare to fly away.
I know you'll want to come with me
To protect me as I soar,
But mother you know you have to stay,
Because life holds so much more.
And as you journey forth without me
Worry not - the little bird said
For I fly free with endless love from you
And in your heart I thus embed.