Little White Dove

they broke your wings

and aged your skin

how you suffered

supressing grief within

________________

they stole your joy

your laughter too

smiles became tears

fear all you knew

________________

you stayed indoors

for two years long

scared to go out

your confidence gone

________________

but then you found

a way to be brave

determined to be free

to leave your cave

________________

it took every ounce

of courage within you

to fly outside

and begin anew

________________

i'm so very proud

of the person you are

you rebuilt yourself

as a shining star

________________

you rise from ashes

stong and soft

a heart still open

in spite of the cost

________________

you chose still to see

through a lens of love

you chose to be free

my little white dove