She Longed To Fly

Once there was this little girl I knew
She had friends but very few.
She had a dream house which heavens held
Where love and innocence dwelled.
She had but one dream
That she longed to fly.
Spreading her wings white
She dreamed of touching the sky.
She smiled with blooming flowers
And chased butterflies for hours.
She talked with the moon bright
And counted the friendly stars at night.
She had a cute little teddy
Who was her best buddy.
She played with him and hugged him tight
Then wished him a sweet good night.

Then came a dark night
When winds were mighty high.
Moon went into hiding
And stars vanished from the sky.
Clouds shook with thunder
And lightening struck the sky.

Right before her eyes,her dream-house shattered
Amidst the debris,her teddy lay tattered.
Her eyes stormed with tears
But winds were too fierce.
She lost her wings white and the will to fly
I knew this little girl who longed to touch the sky.
- VINITA SURANA