On the Outside

A cloudless sky fills my view of the world beyond my window.
A cool breeze is felt by the trees that surround my house.
A new beginning for the nest of birds.
But what awaits me on the outside.

A soaring hawk floats through the sky as a small white cloud appears.
The blowing leaves seem to dance on the limbs.
The momma bird feeds her young.
But what awaits me on the outside.

Time and again I sit and view the surroundings from the small window,
Wondering whether I should venture out.
But I am held back by the fear of
What awaits ME on the outside?

© Sam Neal