The Fig Tree and the Bird

Parisab

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.

 

 

 

  • Author: Parisab (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 13th, 2023 02:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: Hanging on to the peaceful calm amidst the chaos in the world
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 22
  • Users favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek, Teddy.15
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  • Thomas W Case

    Very well crafted. I love the picture of the symbiotic relationship.

  • Parisab

    I appreciate the literary exchange already and it even came with a small nudge to write this tonight

  • Neville



    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

    • Parisab

      Your comments mean a lot, as you are concise in your lucid interpretation. Thank you always, Neville…

    • Bobby O

      I know why that gilded creature dreams

    • Parisab

      Lol-Why sir you did a quick spell check, while the “gilded creature” was dreaming-I’m glad you are here…

    • L. B. Mek

      beautiful!
      what an ode, a lucky tree
      serenity versed poetic
      thank you cherished Poet
      we need all the peace we can get🙏

      • Parisab

        Thank you poet brother for enjoying and feeling these words…

      • peto

        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

        • Parisab

          I’m glad that we have words and your attention to my work means a lot, Peto…

        • Parisab

          Thank you-your poems are good fruits…

        • Teddy.15

          A stunning piece of poetry dear Parisab wonderful imagery and you truly did make the tree stand strong loved your last lines too. ❤️

        • Parisab

          So glad you enjoyed this dear Teddy…

        • rhmn_7

          Aren't all trees good and giving?

          • Parisab

            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…

          • Garth Rakumakoe

            There's just something about the reassurance trees exude to all life about. This is exquisitely penned, dear poet.

            • Parisab

              Your comment is most appreciated, poet peer…

            • jarcher54

              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.

              • Parisab

                Thank you for your insightful comments and kind encouragement…

              • nephilim56

                a beautiful poem , loved the passion

              • Parisab

                Thank you for the visit and your kind feedback-

              • Reynaldo Casison

                Very beautiful Parisab

              • Parisab

                Many thanks, Sir…

              • Reynaldo Casison

                Your welcome Parisab
                Have a sweet night

              • sorenbarrett

                Well balanced and centered taking what is clean and pure gives strength and produces good fruit. Such a one attracts all in search of peace and nurturance giving strength and calm even to bad fruit. There is no judging or withholding by a good tree. Very nice.

                • Parisab

                  Yes : That was a hopeful day when everything looked beautiful…Thank you for your sincere and kind comments



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