Like a bird
perching on the fig tree,
I target with no hunger and fear
For the good tree,
gives good fruit for picking
Your love for us comes easy
when my madness is triggered
by this obscene world of smoke and bombastic fire
Our quiet and content house
is built on a good tree
which feeds from a clean stream
I’ll perch inside this gilded cage
and I swing, as the feathers fall down gentle and inevitable
Your love is a good tree
even when I am a bad fruit
Wolves and monsters howl and the
wall of silence shatter my weak heart
You are a good tree
sturdy and calm.
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Very well crafted. I love the picture of the symbiotic relationship.
I appreciate the literary exchange already and it even came with a small nudge to write this tonight
how perfect a picture of calm you paint and all with such a steady hand ..
filled to the point of overflow with magnificent metaphor and meaning .. a seamless marriage in a world of increasing turmoil ... Neville
Your comments mean a lot, as you are concise in your lucid interpretation. Thank you always, Neville…
I know why that gilded creature dreams
Lol-Why sir you did a quick spell check, while the “gilded creature” was dreaming-I’m glad you are here…
beautiful!
what an ode, a lucky tree
serenity versed poetic
thank you cherished Poet
we need all the peace we can get🙏
Thank you poet brother for enjoying and feeling these words…
Parisab
I always look forward to your writes
As they are always full of meaning
Hope everything is good at your side if the world
With fingers being pointed in all directions
A writer always worth reading
I’m glad that we have words and your attention to my work means a lot, Peto…
Thank you-your poems are good fruits…
A stunning piece of poetry dear Parisab wonderful imagery and you truly did make the tree stand strong loved your last lines too. ❤️
So glad you enjoyed this dear Teddy…
Aren't all trees good and giving?
This was not meant in a literal sense-it was from more personal and even biblical references-of evil can not produce good…Be well…
There's just something about the reassurance trees exude to all life about. This is exquisitely penned, dear poet.
Your comment is most appreciated, poet peer…
Your title evokes Aesop's fables... the Fox and the Grapes, the Lion and the Mouse, the Fox and the Hare... you have uttered a lesson for all the world. Lovely and reassuring.
Thank you for your insightful comments and kind encouragement…
a beautiful poem , loved the passion
Thank you for the visit and your kind feedback-
Very beautiful Parisab
Many thanks, Sir…
Your welcome Parisab
Have a sweet night
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