float or dive

it took me awhile to blossom,
To open up my petals, to show the world my face. you took me under your wing, showed me how to hold my head up high and to never let the world see me cry. every song reminded me of you, every cloud bore your face, you were the catalyst to my transformation but it was me who took that risky chance. what could have, what should have, I shook off the milky feathers and took my first flight. sometimes you need a helping hand but it’s you who must decide whether you want to float or dive…