A Feeder Feed

By Richard L. Provencher

Tue, 01 Jul 2014
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My eye is keen on sparrow

pecking grain in aroused frenzy,

anxious to sing

in unknown places --

 

“Please stay” I manage to whisper

as one erupts suddenly

into disappearing feathers.

I wish it were me flying

 

about with unbridled liberty,

my wheelchair --- a gawky anchor

minus wings to follow.

 

 

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Poetry - For All Reasons
Nature

Comments

Submitted by Hydra on

Great opening four lines. Almost jerky and twitchy like a garden bird always is. This is perfectly matched by the last three lines that bring the context of poet's predicament home to the reader in a swift and very effective way. 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Many thanks, scorpio 88. The personality of our feathered creatures is fascinating. It also often reflects our own mannerisms, and they are such a worthwhile subject. More of our ABC poets should try it.

Richard L. Provencher

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Grounded and 'wings clipped', but with eyes to appreciate and ability to write succinctly to draw pictures for others! and a heart still to praise, I trust. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Richard L. Prov... on

Thank you, too, Rhiannon. The thrust of writing I really enjoy is to light the way to new angles from which to view their subjects and to try and see how we interact with each other. Have a great day! Happy New Year!

Richard L. Provencher