i saw footprints
in the sand
half formed
like someone
was running

and traced them
to the edge
of sand
until i reached
a distant sky

there i saw you
a frightened bird
starting to take flight
to escape and find
another clime

i let you  go
and said goodbye
then scooped
a footprint
to make it mine


This poem was written after listening to this old old song which I first heard while watching an Israeli movie ... unfortunately, I don't remember the title of the movie but this song stuck with me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOBQGO4Tya4