Edward Baxter

The world its dangerous, full of many atrocities. I may not be able to protect you from them all but I’d willingly give my life in trade for yours just to try. You didn’t like that, you said it took your autonomy, your freedom of choice. Clipping your wings was the last thing I wanted. So I did the one thing that hurt me most. I set you free. At first I watched from a distance and my heart ached when my dove didn’t know how to reach for the sky, I wanted nothing more than to step in and help, but you needed to do this on your own. The moment you not only reached for the sky but soared, my heart was filled with pride. You never truly needed me. I knew that deep down, and though the sight was beautiful, it was bittersweet to behold. I’ll never love another…