Within the blink of an eye,
the flutter of a baby bird’s wings,
everything has changed.

No,
it was not that quick.
It was the small flap of feathers
many moons ago
that set everything into motion.

I am leaving everything behind at once –
so much comfort and familiarity
and everything I have known
and loved
for the last two years
is now in the past.

I know I need to
change my environment
so I can grow and flourish
and learn and thrive.
The future is not scary,
it is just different
and if we never experienced anything new
then what would be the point in living?

It is time for me to take this leap of faith,
spread my tentative wings
and fly.

– for those who have stuck with me