Wow Maple - this must be one of your most touching poems yet!

For me, it describes a bond of true friendships. When strangers met, yet knew instantly they would never have to be, or feel, alone again. A bond was met, and in time that bond grew to be so strong, and very special.

The other person seems to have had some struggles in their life, and they also seem to have no self confidence within them, like they deserve to be treated with no respect or love. However, in your poem, you show this friend that you will be there for them every single step of the way.

Your wording really is beautiful, and to use the bird in flight again is a beautiful metaphor because we may feel broken, and experience that feeling of hopelessness, but with love, like you mention in your acrostic verse in the end, anything is possible and the light will shine again.

A very true poem of friendship and courage!

I love this!