Empty Nest

It was picked and carried away

From a bunch of his lookalike

Kept in a beautiful case he thought

Oh I am so lonely but why?

I would be happier where I was

With all in the open air.

The petals bowed down to him

Seeing him in despair.

The bird sat in its nest

Protecting her young from the storm

She did so night and day

She took care till they were strong.

But once they learnt to fly

They left her so suddenly,

She saw and let them go

Feeling Oh so lonely!

We give them life

And nurture them

We hold and let them grow

But once they stand taller than us

We all see them go.

That is what life is about

Unexpected yet so lovely

But when time comes we need to leave

Our loved ones Oh so Lonely!