Fly, My Son

 


Fly, my son…

Spread your wings…

See the world, first hand…

It’s yours for the taking…


If they tell you no…

Ask them why not…

Better yet…

Don’t ask him anything at all…


Fly, my son…

Spread your wings…

You don’t need anyone’s permission…

It’s yours for the taking…


You have the same rights…

We are all truly equal…

Don’t for one minute…

Think you are less than anyone else…


Fly, my son…

Spread your wings…

Open your mind, your imagination…

Control your own destiny…


Don’t give them your power…

Do your own thing…

Be curious…

Seek knowledge…


Fly, my son…

Spread your wings…

Fly, my son…


© 2021 Jeffrey Pipes Guice

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