Back When I Could Fly

I used to be invisible,

A shape changing magic kid

I could move at the speed of thought

And frequently I did

But my greatest accomplishment

Was a slow and looping glide.

I saw the tops of everything

Back when I could fly

I'd take my daily nap

On the highest leafy branch

Then follow shooting stars

On a comet's firey lance

I was quite the prodigy,

When I owned the sky

I never thought I'd have to walk

Back when I could fly.

Keep your eye on the ball,

Your feet on solid ground

Always sit up straight and tall

And never make a sound

In just a few short years,

I learned not to be a child

And I forgot the things

I had when I was wild

Now my child, you'll learn arithmatic

Coloring and sports,

You'll have a flare for nouns and verbs

And be late with book reports

But inspite of all the rules

That bind your wings so tight

I hope you don't forget about

The days when you could fly

I'd take my daily nap

On the highest leafy branch

Then follow shooting stars

On a comet's firey lance

I was quite the prodigy,

When I owned the sky

I never thought I'd have to walk

Never had to try,

Back when I could fly