There are times we'd like to spread our wings <br />Throwing caution to the wind <br />Not realizing things most precious <br />Are things that pin our wings. Freedom demands much wisdom <br />Harmony is hard to maintain; <br />Are we ready for responsibility <br />If we gamble everything? We see wild birds in flight <br />We envy them their freedom. <br />Freedom means they have no protection <br />Nor loving care to ease their plight. Patience and growth in wisdom <br />Protecting our family and homes <br />Means we can more readily handle freedom <br />When the time finally comes.<br /><br />Phyllis Fry<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/spreading-our-wings/
