Penelope and the Sparrow.

David Wakeling

I looked out my sad window on a good lethargic day.
There was a sparrow that asked nothing of me.
I threw bread crumbs at it and it flew away.
It waited in the safety of an aspen tree.
After some time I noticed that the bread crumbs were gone.

I looked out the front door that afternoon,
At my boyfriend, who I hate, now and forever,
I threw dollars at him because he sang a tune,
And we laughed at the changing of the weather.
After some time I noticed all my money was gone.

I looked into my cell phone that evening,
At my girlfriend, who I despise, with a vengeance,
I threw words at her as I was drowning,
Because she said she was sleeping with my fiancé.
After a few hours I noticed that all my tears were gone.

I pray now for the Sparrow to return.
A gentle bird that asked nothing of me,
Except the right to live.
I need to embrace that gentleness,
For I have nothing else to give.

  • Author: David Wakeling (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 29th, 2024 02:34
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  • orchidee

    Good write D.

  • TobaniNataiella

    An poetic example of how people can take everything from some one and return nothing, A touching poem

  • arqios

    Oh that struck well and deep. My aunt once in parting advised me never to lose the finer feelings: kindness, tenderness, compassion and generosity. I’ve seen her only once since that time but those truths do remain! Thanks for your poem as it reminds me of these things that matter when the world daily offers stuff that in the end don’t matter much, if at all. Liked and Faved! 👍🏻

    • David Wakeling

      Glad it struck a chord, Thank you for commenting

      • arqios

        You’re welcome DWa 🙏🏻

      • sorenbarrett

        Those that love give those that pretend to love take. Those that are wise give but are not taken advantage of. A most interesting and thoughtful poem

        • David Wakeling

          Thank for your insight. Always welcome

        • Tony36

          Excellent write David

        • Goldfinch60

          Fine emotive words David.

          Andy

          • David Wakeling

            Thank you for reading compadre



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