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The Wings I Never Had

from The Treehouse of Memory & Regret by jimeddy

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You took flight and chose to soar

With the wings I never had

You always found passions new

I grew lonelier and sad

Untethered from your worldly woes

You watched me scatter and flail

As you soared above your cares

I prayed that you would never fail

But you left me, bound and tired

By the pull of gravity

While I watched you, so inspired

Glowing with vitality

You flew away from me, using the wings I never had

It was a sight to see you win in your own Olympiad

It’s hard now to believe that we once shared the same launch pad

You flew away from me, using the wings I never had

If we could start all over again

I’d be the one to set you free

You’d say “let’s go” and I’d say “when?”

And in a foreign land you would meet me

I’d not be awed by your compassion

Or by your effort to succeed

I’d let you lead in your own fashion

From a place of strength, not need

But now we’re here, what’s done is done

The backward view is crystal clear

As I look up toward the sun

You’re still in flight and without fear

You flew away from me, using the wings I never had

I’m still stuck on the runway, I was not your Galahad

In matters bold I was not meant to be your true comrade

You flew away from me, using the wings I never had.

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from The Treehouse of Memory & Regret, released March 25, 2024

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jimeddy Ann Arbor, Michigan

I no longer trade time for money, so I'm a lucky guy. Songwriter, music collector (at a pathological level); supporter of independent artists of all stripes. Open mic enthusiast, international traveler every chance I get. Forward in All Directions!

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