In the ebullience of childhood I stole a fledgling from its nest
Fed it from my plate and held it close to my breast
Gave it my favorite dainties, ice cream and cherry pie
Nothing it did eat, I didn’t know why
A small bundle of feathers that I held dear
Out of fear I clipped its wings to keep it near
Without its own kind it did not sing
Caged, now dependent on what I bring
Once captured by youth’s selfish crime
Now held enslaved by chains of time
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Now that’s so sad. As a child I’da thought otherwise. Had a green thumb though, for the longest time. Birthed the sow at the farm. But couldn’t keep an aviary alive.
Thank you Cryptic. As a child, I received the BB gun for Christmas. Not long after I shot and killed the sparrow. After seeing the small body and knowing that I had no use for it I felt so bad that I never shot another living thing. Thank you so much for the read, and the most kind comment
Indelible experience, that. Wow. Glad you came out of it fine.
This is a powerful work.I love the rhyme.It is debatable whether a bird should be caged or set free. Well done
Thank you so much, David. Your kind words of support mean a great deal And give fuel for further writing
It reminds me of men were born in chains. Like nature is to man, and man is to himself. The ending is a classic like some of your works should be.
Thank you so much for your comments and gracious encouragement. It is welcome and highly appreciated.
A very sad and thought-provoking poem. With the literal interpretation aside, this poem makes for a fine metaphor on how we can end up treating human beings as well. A well-written, simple...yet profound...poem that works on multiple levels. 🌹👏
I’m glad that you saw the metaphor in this. Most all of my poems are metaphor with very few exceptions. I appreciate your support.
Powerful write
Thank you so much, Tony. It means a great deal.
You're welcome
this is, in its entirety and also contains an important moralistic message .. so, despite it reading like a nursery crime you are henceforth forgived ..
Nursery crimes I have committed plenty and still do. Thanks Neville for the read and kind words and forgiveness.
Now a memory, but a permanent part of you. Had a budgie in a cage as a kid..... Short but to the point. Thanks Soren.
Thanks, Dave. Yes, I had many pets as a child and didn’t always treat them the best I could I suppose as an adult I’ve had pets as well. Try to treat them better but I guess no one asked them how they felt. As far as people have treated some of those like pets as well.
Well, I suppose historically it wasn't so long ago that people refused to believe that animals had consciousness....
Some still do
Some people's lack of awareness, intelligence just beggars belief....don't get me started.....
I liked this one. I’m still thinking about it. When should we have known better !?
Rhetorical Q. You’re off the hook so now I’m thinking if I had a nickel for each grasshopper I let fir in a jar.
I hear you, Bobby and if I had only a penny for all the times I treated people as pets. Thanks so much for the read.
A very touching poem,
thoughts and message penned!! 👍
Great rhyme AND flows
like a gentle stream,
much enjoyed my friend,!! 😊
Best regards ✌️ Thad
Thank you, Thad. Your word serve is great support and fuel the desire to write further thank you so much.
Perhaps I am way off, but I kept thinking of life in gilded cage. Very powerful and introspective poem.
Not off at all most all of my poems contain a metaphor and that serves as well as any other for this one thank you so much for reading it and for your comment, it is most appreciated and valued support
I remember killing ants for "fun" as a kid. And smashing their nests up in woodlands.
When I grew up, I remember someone telling me about the "rush" of doing evil.
Great write, Soren.
Thank you so much for reading this poem. I appreciate your Support.
This can happen to many animals and humans soren through no fault of their own.
Andy
Thank you, Andy that is so true. I appreciate your reading and comment. Have a wonderful day.
Children can be cruel simply because they haven’t been taught compassion. Reminds me of animals kept in zoos and canaries in cages. Both touching and sad Soren.
Thank you so much Cassie for your review and most generous and kind comments. They are deeply appreciated.
soren, this is just beautiful. Well-meaning intent railroaded by reality but so eloquently put. Bravo.
Thank you, Dan for reading this and for your most kind and generous comment. It is most appreciated.
Such an honest look at life and also as a child, most innocent yet painfully stuck within the soul, I saw a boy throw a stone at a seagull once and it died, I'm not sure he was ever remorseful. ❤️
Thank you so much Teddy for the review of this poem. It is deeply appreciated and cherished.
so beautiful, and so true.. freedom is so essential in life
Thank you so much for your review and understanding comment of this poem. Your support is most valued.
always welcome.
ever so beautiful !!!!!!
Thank you ever so much. Your words are appreciated
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