Love in the Wind

Love in the Wind

He was just 17 when he woke up from a deep snooze. You know, like teenagers do.

He wiped the sleep from his eyes and soon he realized, he was really hungry. He found some greens he could eat, they tasted a lot like dirt, but they satisfied his craving. It seemed nice and warm outside, so he popped out, and took in a big breath of fresh air.

He felt young and alive, almost transformed, into something new, You know, like teenagers do.

What’s that noise? He thought, as he listened with care. It sounds like a party going on over there. It was so magical, enticing, and new, So he spread his wings and flew! You know, like teenagers do.

He found new friends, and they sang and danced. Then he saw her, and he started to prance. He’d never seen such a pretty thing, orange eyes, yellow stripes, crystal wings. Those lovely wings spread as she invited him in, they danced and sang and made love in the the wind.

You know, like teenagers do

They didn’t know better, they thought it was great, but their love together would seal their fate. He became tired and could no longer fly. She laid her eggs and started to cry. He sang until he drew his last breath, he didn’t know their love would mean his death. She listened for his song, up high in the air, she listened and sang, but it was not there.

So she closed her wings and fell to the ground, as other lovers made their mating sound. Occasionally you can hear them, every now and then. But soon, they would all be silent again…

For 17 years the babies will sleep, buried in the dirt, about 6 inches deep. Then they’ll wake up, and sing and dance, and have their chance at a little romance…

You know, like teenagers do …