discovery.

have you ever wished to fly
above the brazen rising sun?
or swim deep beneath the waters
to a place known by none?
have you ever felt the urge 
to commit an unbreakable act?
or vow yourself to others
in a long forgotten pact?
have your fingers ever brushed 
the wings of complete and utter bliss?
or in darkness, met one on one,
with lonely anger, fist to fist?
'to forget your sorrows,' some say
'would seem a beautiful thing'
'but then again,' I quietly suggest
'what would make the birds sing
in the sunny morning clear
if they could not fathom happiness
without first experiencing fear?'