Without Wings - SN2022

I had but one desire – to fly without wings.

The instant my eyes prised open, I looked to the azure void. However, empty it was not! I witnessed wispy plumes, billowing cotton candy and ominous behemoths. From glistening droplets to lofty waterfalls to radiant rotund rainbows. In darkness, I beheld glittering lit specks sprinkled across the heavens.

Launching ever upwards, I fulfilled my dream for mere milliseconds, cruelly tethered by gravity. One day, dreamingly distracted, I tumbled into a bottomless chasm. Overwhelming obscurity turned to brilliant clarity. A novice Angel had I become, albeit wingless, at last, I took flight!




The END

a reply to: Encia22

The very first steps into the Minds Void there is nothing like it .

Very good sir.

Thanks for your submission.


Good Luck in the Contest!
Johnny

a reply to: Encia22

En, you're far deeper than I

Enjoyed reading this one.

Cheers

a reply to: F2d5thCavv2

That's kind of you to say, F2d5thCavv2!

I think everyone harbours deep thoughts. Modern life doesn't always allow us to explore them; we suppress them instead of tapping into those emotions. My life has been filled with hurt and I find it difficult to express those experiences... hell, I don't think I understand them myself. Unfortunately, I only have three modes, I either mask what's inside with comedy or I pour it out directly and undiluted or I withdraw into digital art. I wish I could just be normal.

a reply to: Encia22

Beautifully written, Encia! I love the language and visuals in this piece.

a reply to: zosimov

I appreciate your feedback, zosimov!

I think I was contemplating more my own life, its limitations and my desires. The wings and flying were the first metaphors that came to mind; perhaps wingless flight seemed the most liberating option, albeit at an extreme cost...