Broken Teacups

xv. i don't

i am a tiny bird.

a tiny,

free

bird.

but my feathers cannot withstand the winds of the world ahead of me.

the entire universe is mine to explore and discover.

i am limitless and unrestricted.

but i am scared.

terrified, in fact,

of the vastness that lies before me, untouched

and expectant.

it beckons me.

but i know my tiny wings will break and i will fall.

do i know?

i think i do.

i think my tiny wings will break and i will fall.

so i stay in my nest, my feathers unruffled.

i ignore the calls

of the stars.

i am safe.

and i am happy.

am i happy?

i am safe...

and i am content.

and the universe, still untouched.

i die

safe and content.

i never really find out the secrets of the universe.

but it's okay.

the universe forgives me.

i

forgive me.

do i?