Unrequited Possibilities

Inspired by a line of dialogue that simply said: "I want wings"

Photo by Clarisse Meyer on Unsplash

I want wings of stardust
that will radiate and guffaw 
when in the face of the sun's
ire. I want a light in my pupils 
that banishes every deep abyss
with kindness. I need an exhale 
after counting to ten that ushers
forth dragon fire to incinerate misery
in its suit of armor forged by grief. 
I prefer a spell from my …