A kite wanders far from its origins.

As it reaches its greatest distance,
Its strings attaching it to its home are pulled tight.
The true tension is now felt.
The kite sees the rest of the world before it,
And with excitement and wonder, it longs to explore.
But the kite knows that its home loves it dearly
And it is glad that its strings keep it anchored.
Then the kite is pulled in slowly, retracing its every step.
It will go out again, though, this time in another direction, to explore new territory.
Only to be reminded of its origins, fortunately,
For it shall indeed joyfully return home.