be still grey waters of this lake
that shimmers silver in pale sun
your surface is of mirror glass
your silence speaks of damage done
the light upon your watery skin
spreads wide its sheen a fulsome bright
but hides beneath a sorrow held
as sad as stars snuffed out at night
that ache will lessen sure to know
as river flows downstream to sea
reflection plays a dirgeful tune
a cello mourns its strings in D
a blackbird in a near bush sings
for all caged birds who find their wings
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Cassie58 (
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A haunting release as wings unfurl- remembering that a few birds that will have never taken wing 🪽 there is no such thing as a scarless flight no matter how tiny the scab 🙏🏻🕊️
Thank you arqios. Sadly there are some caged birds who will never experience freedom. Thank you for stopping by. Hope your weather conditions are less worrying and you are safe.
You are welcome Cassie. Thank you as well, we are stuck indoors and the flood plains are flooded. Otherwise all is well if a bit waterlogged. Hoping for a bit of Sun in the morning. 🙏🏻🕊
Pleased to hear you are safe and I hope the sun looks on you kindly in the morning.
Thank you Cassie 🙏🏻🕊
Well written,Cassie,of inner peace,Your poem revolves around the contrast between outward beauty and inner sorrow. It reflects on the stillness and serene appearance of a lake, which serves as a metaphor for deeper emotional pain and loss. The subject matter touches on themes of reflection, healing, and the hope for freedom, as evidenced in the concluding lines about caged birds finding their wings. Your wriing is so Lovely.
Thank you Friendship. I am delighted you find my writing praise worthy. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Cassie this is beautiful in its warning. Its last lines a deep metaphor and the hope that in nature there is always a way to purify and recycle what damage man has done. Most lovely and deserving of a fave
Thank you for a lovely review and for a fav sorenbarrett. Pleased that you enjoyed this poem. Have a wonderful Sunday.
in my humble opinion Cassie,
as good as you have ever written.
every word....superb!
Dear Melvin, you are always so very generous with your reviews. Can’t thank you enough. Hope you have a wonderful Sunday.
Hauntingly beautiful your imagery is in this poem, Cassie. I absolutely love your imagery...and your heart really always shines through your work. Well done! 🌹👏
Thank you Tristan for a very generous review. Such a lovely comment. Have a beautiful Sunday. All the best.
You too, my friend! You are most welcome!
In the hope that nature can heal, lovely write
Dear Tobani, I have always found nature to have healing powers. Many thanks for your kind thoughts. Hope you have a lovely Sunday.
You are very welcome
Incredibly haunting with a sage massage, love your last lines, I wrote a poem called caged bird whilst in COVID prison. You are a wonderful poet. 🌹
You are so generous dear Teddy. I will have to look through your archives when I have more time. Many a poet has used the caged bird as a metaphor in their work. Have a beautiful Sunday my friend. 🌹💜
I love it. Beautiful and vivid imagery.
Thank you so much Thomas. Have a great Sunday.
Very inspiring Cassie. 🌹
Dear AP, thank you twice. For the lovely review and for the red rose. Have a beautiful Sunday.
You're welcome twice, you have a nice day also Cassie. 😉👍
That release is so important in life Cassie.
Andy
Thank you Andy for your thoughts. So true. Have a beautiful Sunday.
Hauntingly beautiful, a symphony of words.
Thank you dear Salvia for your kind words. Have a beautiful Sunday.
You're welcome. Have a peaceful Sunday!
Beautiful imagery, and a perfect flow! Really good!
Thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughts Distant View.
This was expertly written and delivered professionally to the eyes. Great write and very beautiful.
Thank you for a very thoughtful review. Much appreciated. All the best.
Wow. Gorgeously rendered with exquisite imagery and an intriguing, painfully haunting poignancy. I love to lose me in its depths. Thank you very much for sharing.
Thank you Missy for your kindness. I appreciate your visits. All the best.
I am conscious of the fact time is a great healer .. yet still these words have a mournful quality I suspect shall surpass what is left of it .. and that, I truly believe is the hallmark of proper and great poetry .. Neville
Nature is a healer and time softens and I thank you for your appreciation of my efforts Neville. Have a lovely day.
Beautiful work.
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