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I have been here a long time. I have walked this land, flown this air, and hunted these trails. I have seen much, done much, and forgotten even more. I have lived for so very long. I have been held in the circle of my parents’ affection. I have cherished the joyful challenge of a sister. I have found great love, the other half of my soul. I have borne a child… a piece of my heart roaming free. And I have seen them all fly beyond me. I have loved and loved well. I have dwelled on hardship and loss, let troubles shroud my Now in shadow and hurt. I have circled our skies alone, until I thought I might spiral into nothingness. But I have lived and loved and learned. I have a new den for my heart. I have a little sister finally living free of the cocoon. I have grandchildren only a thought away. And I have you, my mates, surrounding me with your devotion… heaping high the furs lining our nest… warming my spirit so that I may swoop and soar high with new hopes. I have love. I am young again. |