Stay in the nest
a spell longer
Let me breathe in
the scent of
your innocence
 
Stay in the nest
a spell longer
so unkind words
evaporate
on the wind
 
Stay in the nest
a spell longer
Let your wings
catch up
with your courage
 
Stay in the nest
a spell longer
until I know
what to say
to soothe your aches
 
Stay in the nest
a spell longer
there is plenty of time
for worrying
ahead
 
Stay in the nest
a spell longer
while I perfect
protecting you
from the world
 
Some day you
will fly
so high
so far
so wonderfully
beyond anywhere
either of us
can imagine
 
But for now
Please, just
stay in the nest
a spell longer.