Kangaroo's Poem 'Earning Wings'

Earning Wings
A single weeping willow stood atop a hill; the branches encased a poorly constructed nest. Sitting alone in the nest, a baby bird surveyed the expanse; she saw jagged mountains, lush forests, and a never-ending ocean. Her feathers were dulled by the scorching sun, and her eyes were dragged by nights spent awake. In the distance, she saw a flock of birds, and with the little strength she had, she jumped from the nest and flapped her wings. However, she was not strong enough and began to fall. Falling from her nest, the bird stared aimlessly at the sky. She wondered what she did wrong, and as she fell closer to the ground, she wept.
In an instant, she felt a warmth encase her. Suddenly, she felt at home. Her tears dried up, and staring at her savior, the bird saw a friendly-faced kangaroo.
“Hello, baby girl.” The kangaroo whispered. “You must be a blessing

She would jump a bit to try to fly, but she was still not strong enough to reach great heights. The baby bird realized she was not as strong as other creatures, and that saddened her. However, she was still able to enjoy the scenery, as well as the company of the kangaroo. She found joy in imitating butterflies; she would flutter with them and smell the flowers, and even the mundane events in life brought the bird contentment. The excursion through the forest filled the bird with strength and power, and she learned how to live life to the fullest. By walking through life, she learned how to use her wings. Surprisingly to her, she was prepared for what lied ahead: the ocean. However, she was devastated to leave what she knew and loved. Julieann approached the water and began to take flight. She left home. Soaring over the endless ocean, the bird looked back at her past journey. In the distance, she saw a willow, and she thanked God for the blessings He gave her. Reluctantly, she continued her