When the Limelight Sucks

Neville

When the Limelight Sucks

 

I think perhaps if

I had to

make the choice,

I would

 much rather be,

a sparrow

than a swallow,

or indeed

a swift, since I just

can’t take

the limelight or

the highlife any more

 

 

 

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 1st, 2023 00:31
  • Comment from author about the poem: believe it or not, this is entirely true ..although being a swift for a day or two might be rather special
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Comments9

  • Parisab

    Are channeling Taylor Swift? I’m sure that she is lost cause for fame-or we’re talking about the other swift’s-either way I like the theme around the potency of the limelight

    • Neville



      I much prefer watching the other kind .. but understand where you are coming from .. thank you P 🙂

    • orchidee

      Good write N. You The Birdman?!

      • Neville



        there are no flies on me sir O 🐭🐧

      • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

        Nice writing )) I guess it can be difficult to have so much attention on you ..

        Sparrows always look like friendly birds

        • Neville



          You are absolutely write my friend ..... again 🙂

        • Christina8

          I liked your authors note...that this was not entirely true. I bet you do love at least a hint of the limelight. Not a bad thing at all. I did enjoy your poem!

          • Neville



            thank you Christina8 & very muchly .. 🐧

          • Teddy.15

            LOL I would never want to be a kookaburra, apparently they are very naughty. I do enjoy your love of birds dear Nev 🤗

            • Neville



              how about a red thighed falconet .. ❤️

            • Doggerel Dave

              Oh so neat.
              'Got that right Neville; I like to travel incognito whenever possible...... get a smidgin of paranoia when the local café remembers my name.
              Note to Teddy above: Nah - Kookas are good 'uns except that their laugh doesn't appear to be in response to my rapier wit, rather taking the piss. Lorikeets are much more delinquent...

              • Neville


                incognito is fine providing I can remember who I am the following mane .. 💛

              • Garth Rakumakoe

                Birdlife and nature's limelight is how I read it. It shone different from that vantage point. An insightful read this was Nev. 🙏🏼

                • Neville


                  you could be write .. you often are .. and I thank you always ..

                • L. B. Mek

                  humility's subtle ways
                  as my chosen lanes in life
                  it's ok if everyone soars above me
                  I'll wear the neck brace
                  as long as my feet remain grounded
                  and my ego, in-check...
                  (I read and learn, my wise friend)
                  love the imagery
                  (a timelessly in-season poetry, if you will)
                  lol

                  • Neville



                    fantastic .. bless you brother Mek I sure couldn't wish or hope for more than what you have given ... Neville

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Those sparrows can be the light of the world Neville, spreading their light to everybody.

                    Andy

                    • Neville


                      you really are spoiling me today Andy .. cheers kind sir ... Neville



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