The flutter of wings across my face

I feel the rush of time and space

I can't believe we've reached this place so soon....



Flight you can feel the air building

Flight up under your wings

and the anticipation

Flight unavoidably brings

The sky is asking a question

Flight is the answer you give



So why are these tears in my eyes

as I watch you fly away?



Flight after years of preparation

you stand poised at the edge of

Flight seeking new elevation

up and away from your place on the ledge

the pieces have all come together

you're so steady, so ready to go



So why are these tears in my eyes

as I watch you fly away?



Tears of joy, tears of pain

So much loss, so much to be gained

There's no easy way of letting go

Once it comes you can't say no



Flight is crazy and courageous

Flight is a beautiful thing

Flight is part of a natural progression

Flight is life unfolding it's wings

Flight is what you were made for

all that you are and I want you to be



So why are these tears in my eyes

as I watch you fly away?



Why are these tears in my eyes

as I watch you fly away?



I love you