The Empty Nest

Baby birds, when they're hatched

They're naked as can be

But, soon as the have feathers

And learn to flap their wings

Mama says, 'Now fly away'

Go find another tree

She never gives them one more thought

They're out there on their own

Her work is done when they take flight

She won't be waiting up all night

For someone to come home!

My babies, they have left the nest

They sprouted wings to fly

But I'm not like that mama bird

They're always on my mind

I wonder how they are

And pray that they're all fine

I'd just like to know, God

Why did they fly so far?

Sometimes I wish that I could be

More like that mama bird

I wouldn't have to worry

When I didn't hear a word

She puts them in your loving care

As they go and make their way

Help me be more like her

Father, this I pray

Written in 2004

Lainey