Dedicated to Shanki & Naz

I was a bird.
A timid, wingless home bird.
I was alone in my nest.
Longing to fly in the clear blue sky.
But, how can I?
I don’t have wings nor do I have somebody to help me fly.
What can I do?
Just wait for WINGS.

On a warm sunny day,
From nowhere came a wing.
A single lovable wing, which fell into my nest.
It fitted me exactly, as if it was made for me.
I was happy as it gave me lots of strength.
My loneliness vanished.
I gained hope of flying in the sky.
I enjoyed the thought of being high.
With all hopes of flying,
I spattered my single wing heavily.
No way, I couldn’t go up an inch.
I tried repeatedly, but in vain.

Well, how can I fly with just one wing?
Mmmm… I was contended with what I got.
However my desires to fly high,
To be above the dark clouds,
To swing along with breeze was not fulfilled.

Then came another wing.
Not like the one which I got before.
It was of different size and colour,
but as lovable as the first one.
Surprisingly, this too fitted me exactly.
Maybe, this was also made for me.

Those rays of hope of flying was regained.
This time I felt more strong.
Now, I have two lovable wings to support me.
I swung both my dissimilar wings
And…… Whoohhh….. I was FLYING.
I almost reached heaven itself.
I could see the entire world under my feet.
I enjoyed being on top.
I could feel the wind carrying me swiftly,
I could listen the chirping of little blue birds,
I could see lush green trees all over,
I could cherish the purity of the atmosphere.
I could wander around the colors of the rainbow.

I am happy and contended as all my desires are fulfilled.
I am at cloud nine.
What more could I ask for?
I have the company of the two wings which gave meaning to my life.
I am thankful for it.

If ever, the Giver wants to take back something from me,
I would prefer giving up the power to fly than to lose my two wings.
I cannot afford it.
The loss would be unbearable, incurable.

The wings may turn useless if they don’t make me fly.
However, I cannot miss the strength and support they give me.
They drove out my loneliness.
I, without those wings would be unimaginable.

Now, I am a happy, colorful HOME bird.