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Before we fly

Image and words by Meghna Majumdar


Adjust all brightness settings,
or the clouds could blind you.
Avoid embracing this stillness
or your thoughts will find you.

Mountain waters rush forever,
but human minds need rest
Rushing's for rivers; gushing – falls
We soar, then land to nest


We adjust for warmth and sun,
carry songs in our pockets,
hush the roar between our ears,
file our battles away in dockets

before we fly

(Written on May 25, 2023)

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