Lie back on a field of grass

Look up at sky's unbroken blue

Watch the sun in its silent course

Blink as a shadow eclipses the light

Trace the edge of silhouetted wings

Hold your breath in awe

Watch a moment longer

Then let your eyes close

The bright sky fading to black

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Open your eyes again

Marvel at the field of green below

Faint waves traveling through the grass

Be held aloft in sky's embrace

Whispering wind running over your wings

Feel sun's heat upon your back

Breathe in the chilled air

Let it out in a soft sigh of wonder

Eyes closing as you listen to the wind

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But as you open them once more

Green is replaced with sky's blue

The sun again alone in its course

Look as hard as you can

Trying to find some trace

But the shadow has vanished

Stare at the sun in disbelief

The pain willingly endured

As it masks heart's agony

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Wonder whence came that shadow

Whither it has now gone

And if it shall ever come again...