Is it the ending of a journey

Or exploration to begin?

I'll pack no luggage, bags or boxes

For a trip I'll take within

It's not a cage door to be open

When being out is being in

It's a gateway or a portal;

A membrane in my skin

Let me crawl, let me walk, let me run

Let me skin my knees and cry

Leave me free of expectation

I'm learning how to fly

Let me grow, let me jump, let me soar

Let me spread my wings and fly

Keep me grounded, forever hopeful

And always asking "Why?"