I stretch out my wings

Feeling the pain of age in each slight movement

The days grow shorter for my life

The heat burns inside me,

Flowing, ever so slowly everywhere in my body

The scorching embers spark within

I remember the days of my youth

Not having a single care in the world

Thinking I was but invincible

Flying a little low, to avoid the peaks of mountains

Soaring all through the sky, diving

Catching myself at the last minute

Seeing the endless horizon before me

Here I sit riddled with such age

I cannot even fly

I breathe in, fearing that each breath could be my last

Now, I feel as though it is truly my time

I go to lie down, and go peacefully in my sleep

As I slowly close my eyes, I am ready

I lived a great, long lasting life

I close my eyes, waiting until they open again

Nick Hughes is a junior who enjoys being apart of creative writing classes, after school activities, and editing the Troubadour. In his free time, Nick likes to be outside, play bass, and spend time with his family and friends. His love of dogs is apparent, and his sense of humor is definitely one for the books. After North Penn, he hopes to go into writing, film-making, or forensics in college.