Fly By: Monica Renata On our backs they sat Yet they seemed so heavy to hold We always thought others were holding us back But that was not always so A burden that is so heavy Makes us unable to reach the mountain that is so high There is a fire brewing in our belly Yet still we are unable to fly Trying to get one foot off the ground But being held down each time The world is slowly moving but we cannot hear a sound And on our back they so sat So beautiful indeed Almost comparable to eagles These beautiful and powerful wings Yet no matter how strong they are They still will be unable to help you fly If you hold on to all your pain If you let hope in your heart die Glorious beginnings Please take life in stride Don’t hold on to all of life’s hurt Let go and you will be able to fly!! “In order to excel in life, you must be willing to let of the things that hold you down.” –Monica Renata