Paper Plane Quotes

“I watched as he ignored the world
and focused on his hands.
He creased a simple paper plane
and dreamt of other lands.

I watched him reach to throw that plane
into the open sky.
A passing breeze upheld its wings
and made the paper fly.

I watched a pleasant smile control
his lips throughout the flight,
until the little paper plane
had floated out of sight.

I hoped to see him chase the plane
into the light of day.
Instead, he creased another one
and threw it too away.”
― Richelle E. Goodrich, Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year