I Wish

Wishes not born from longing, but of remembering the person I am becoming.

I wish I could paint
Like the renowned,
Like the undiscovered,
The highly creative yet unseen
In a world where value
Is measured by how many eyes look.

I wish I could fly
Like those who dare
To freefall from the sky,
Mimicking birds in motion,
Brave enough to move,
Brave enough to discover.

I wish I could swim
Like fish flipping their tails,
Plunging into the depths,
Pushing forward,
Exploring the places
Unknown to human minds.

I wish I had the courage
To do all these things and more -
To embody a new story,
A new me.
Not asking permission to be,
But asking instead:
Do you see yourself here too?