patchwork child

free bird

rushing wind
wheels on pavement
birds screaming
speaking in the ear

lead foot down
air easing breath
weary eyes wide open
to the vast expanse

so much, so many
screeches louder
what could, what should
something open wide

breaking the restraints
a wish, a dream
wings flapping along
an urge to run away

music blasting
brain quieting
fingers gripping
escapist's fantasy