Gillie Bolton

for Jade, and for Pebble

in this envelope
is a pair of wings
for you

self assembling, self-affixing
no instructions needed

do not be deterred
by their appearance of fragility
they are guaranteed
for eternity

all you need do
is believe me
close your eyes
hold out your arms
(in welcome, you understand)

and take off

Gillie Bolton
By Air Derbyshire's Millennium Literature Festival Poem 2000