I Am...

I cry.
I fall.
You watch
Me crawl.
You wait until
I lose it all.

I hope.
I pray.
I go
My own way.
Waiting for
A brighter day.

I run.
I fly.
I'm up
So high.
You can't hold me down
Even if you try.

I look.
I see.
You won't
Find me.
The two of us
Will never be.

I live.
I smile.
You go
On trial.
I feel better
Than I have in a while.

I learn.
I grow.
I watch
You go.
There isn't much
But this, I know.

I am.
I'll be.
I still
Remain me.
And finally, now,
I am free.