For the pigeons

Cherry

By nancy_am

Sat, 15 Nov 2008
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There is this man
barely visible from Sixth of October Bridge.

He waves a flag

not to get the attention of
drivers on their way home
at dusk

but for his pigeons
who circle
and circle

white dots against a tangerine sky

flapping furiously

unable to understand
the pull that brings them back

to their cage.

Certificate U
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Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Simply beautiful, nancy. You have said in a few words more than most of us could say in many. Homing pigeons have always fascinated me too. Very much enjoyed. Tina

 

Submitted by littleditty on
this is a great poem - i really enjoyed the lightness of touch, found the images worked so well -i found a story there -thank you for the read