> A Pony That Can Fly > by Scquishiey > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > A Pony That Can Fly > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- “A Pony That Can Fly” I sit by myself in my simple room I look towards my opened window, peering out into the sky’s gloom My cerise mane ruffles up as a light breeze blows through I know what I want; I tell myself that the day will come soon But for now I wait Waiting for the day when I am finally able to touch the big blue I let out a sigh as I start to find myself becoming quite bored I walk through the halls of my home as my small hooves softly hit against the old floorboards I turn around and head straight towards my oaken front door I walk outside, touching the cold, dirt floor I scan the area, the town where I was born I see ponies laughing and smiling, something that I truly adore But I wear a frown, craving for something so much more I let out a sigh as I stare towards the ground I feel misplaced as I start to walk through the happy crowd I lift my head up and stare at the white clouds Tinted with orange since it is almost sundown I face straight ahead, making my way towards a quiet field I lay down next to a bush, protecting me like a shield If I were able to fly, this would make a perfect airfield Wide open spaces where I don’t have to yield I turn my head around and I stare at the tiny pair of wings on my back I am a Pegasus, a flightless one to be exact As much as it saddens me, I won’t ever crack Because I know that one day I will look back and laugh At the little orange filly who spent her younger days sulking in the grass I sniff as I attempt to hold my tears back Right when I see a bright, blurry flash Several different colors streaming through the air so fast I know what it is; my hero, Rainbow Dash I stare up in awe as a smile makes its way onto my face Rainbow Dash, an expert flying ace She soars through the skies moving in her usual, fast pace All I see in her is beauty and grace I watch her as she flies by, yearning for the feeling of being in her place My desire is so strong, is this a mistake? She flies so quickly that she represents a launching missile That even the noise she emits sounds just like a whistle Leaves me hanging on to a feeling so utterly dismal I bet there are no words great enough to describe the sensation Must be better than any big celebration The ability to cause so much elation The feeling must be close to suspended animation I imagine that time slows down all due to your own body’s coordination But for now I watch, becoming lost in my own fascination My eyes follow her silhouette until it disappears over yonder I feel my smile start to fade and begin to feel a deep sonder The realization that she’ll never know the feeling of only being able to wander I’m now completely alone with my thoughts, only left to ponder She’s told me in the past that I don’t need to fly to be awesome That someday I will be able to fully blossom To become a mare as great as she Is my only one true dream To be able to fly across soft clouds and giant rivers The thought alone is enough to give me shivers I slink back and my lip slightly quivers My lack of flying ability leaves me feeling so limited I’ve grown tired of walking, it just feels so primitive I look down at my wings, which are oddly diminutive I give them a flap No luck, I feel trapped Sometimes I will find it completely unfair I have wings, yet I am unable to feel the rush of the wind course through my hair Forever wondering what it’s truly like to be up there Being suspended in the cool, breezy air Soaring high above without a single care But for right now, all I can do is stare I won’t allow myself to become easily discouraged For my hero’s words do nothing but encourage My smile returns and I sit straight up I tell myself that I won’t ever have enough I want to be like my hero, strong and tough I won’t stop fighting for I have dedicated my whole life to flight Because I know that one day I will put on a show that will truly be a sight For all my friends to see as they show their expressions of delight Cheering me on as I begin to display my strong might But for right now I can only dream I let my hot tears that were once being held back stream I’ve been told that it’s okay to cry It’s just something that happens when you’re not feeling alright I lift my head up and tell myself to stay strong For I hope that my fantasy won’t take too long I will continue to stay true to who I am Because I know I will and can One day take my hooves off the land And for once feel the feeling that I perceive to be so grand Leaving behind the earth that is nothing but bland I will be able to look down from high above and scan And I will know in that moment, is where I truly stand Tears continue to flow down my face as I bear an expression so wry I use my arm to wipe away my tears and they begin to dry For no more do I want to cry I want to be sincerely happy and spry Flying happily side by side Right next to my fellow Pegasus allies Because I cannot deny That the sky is where my heart resides I give a look of determination, telling myself that I won’t give up and I will try Every single day that goes by For I will be a pony A pony that can fly