You.

Standing on a pedestal.

In a clearing.

The eye of the storm.

Always surrounded.

Always alone.

Inside of you I see

potential.

To be realized.

To be fulfilled.

To be taken.

Should you dare.

Break from what

holds.

You're confined.

Blinded.

A falcon

prostrate on his trainer's hand.

Waiting.

Poised for flight.

For the hood to be removed.

You could soar

if you could only

see.