The Illusion of Flight: A Dream of Soaring High

She stood at the edge of the cliff so high

Gazing out at the endless sky

A feeling of longing deep inside

To soar above the clouds and glide

She closed her eyes and took a breath

And with a leap, she cheated death

For she had wings that none could see

And now, at last, she was free

She soared up high and felt the breeze

As she flew with grace and ease

But soon she saw, with growing fright

A stormy cloud that blocked her sight

She tried to fly around the cloud

But soon she saw, with terror loud

That it was bigger than she thought

And her wings were growing taut

She flew into the cloud, brave and strong

And heard the sound of thunder's song

But then she felt her wings give way

And began to fall, her heart in disarray

She plummeted down with a scream

Until she woke up from her dream

For it was only in her mind

That she could fly and leave all behind.