I befriended one
When his wing was in tatters
With me he had a second chance
Though I was told,
For all intents and purposes
His life was done
I refused to accept this diagnosis
To me, time and patience were the keys.
So I brought him home
Kept up the convalescence,
There was something
That made me believe.
If I only showed faith
In the virtue of his existence
The body would heal itself
From light and empowerment.
The first days were a struggle
It was touch and go
Many tears were dripping
Then after a dream one night,
In which he came to me
Saying his strength was improving
I awoke beyond the watershed
When I heard him flapping about.
We began an exercise regimen
Soon he was able
To soar from tree to tree
Nature had healed one of its own.
Who then regained their freedom
His thoughts told me he would not forget
More tears rolled down my face
But I was smiling endlessly.
I knew I’d see him again
Once more had time
To check an old pain
Came back as cancer of the lymph nodes.
One morning I heard a familiar call
My friend embraced me within his span
I felt this warmth so envelop
Since then I have been in complete remission.