Wandering through the streets

Tears fall as I hang my head.

A train ride to nowhere takes me

to a city filled with lonely people.

I step of the platform into the night

my body buffeted by busy people. 

They take no notice of my sorrow

I have never been so alone.

Hours later, my weary heart

cries for a rest and I collapse

I fail to see the man next to me

He wipes a tear from my face.

Asking me what's wrong, he lends a friendly ear

I tell him I have nothing left

my friends, and family are gone.

"I have a family" he says quietly

I listen as he tells me about them all.

As if in a trance, I follow him when he stands up

I don't know why but I feel at home with him.

Inside his HQ it is warm and dry, 

A lady offers me a towel and a cup of coffee.

"Welcome to the Flying Monkeys" she says

Her words flood warmth into my soul.

In this place with these people

I have found a place to belong

I am an accepted member of their happy family

I am no longer alone.

Deimne and Deimna, your kind words

firm rules, and gentle teaching have shaped me 

You have guided me in the ways of our world

I would not be the woman I am today

were it not for you. 

My heart and my home belong here

I am a flying monkey and you 

are my king and queen.

Beautiful Starshine. I love that you feel this way about being a part of the Flying Monkeys. We love having you here and appreciate your ode. I hope others enjoy this as much as I have.

Deimna smiles and walks with Starshine to get some lemonade.

This was so sweet.

Very nice.

Spirit walks away inspired.