Childhood vision of the winged
goddess

(she whispered that I was
an eagle

Landed from the mountains
and that when I grew stronger
I would fly away)

and a warrior also
whom no one could harm

I grew strong and tall
and brave
(and forgot all about her)

She came to me in a dream again
now I realize that I was starting
to grow old and afraid

Time for the true warrior
to FLY

(without fear
without pain)