I wrote this poem because I knew, and I know, that if I stay the path, I will eventually be at peace and one with myself. I will get so strong that I will not react to negativity or anything that does not resonate with me to my very core.

You can do this too! We can create a flight of flying swans spreading love and gratitude from above.

Fly Away

One day, I will fly and soar further than I ever have in this life

I will spread my wings and go where the heavens lead me
Where my spirit knows no bounds
Where my spirit will connect with the sublime

One day, I will conquer words of contempt
Words that hurt
And words of un-truths that others mutter

One day, I will surpass all duality
My strengths will be as strong as the one above
I will not be touched by wrongdoing
I will be given the gift to move mountains

One day, I will fly where no one can find me.
Nor will they be able to see me
Or touch me

I will reach a place of peace and harmony
A place that sweetens my spirit, where kind words heal the heart and nurture one’s soul

One day, I will reach that place where gentle gestures are an everyday kindness
Oh yes, when that day comes, I will fly to the place I call home.

You can order my poetry collection, including this poem, here: Reflections of My Heart.

Original text ©2025 by Karen Lynn-Chlup. All rights reserved. Image by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons.