Seen only as flesh, man's strength to refresh, plumed fields to thresh, we harvest their creche
Brain size of a pea but smart as we, with murderous decree we butchered the avarie
Long before man was around no longer bound to the ground with feathers the sky they found
For heaven we search while they sit in lofty perch of pine or birch while we in a ground bound church
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Online) - Published: December 14th, 2025 03:04
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What a beautiful poem about birds written in such poetic and whimsical way!! Truly truly enjoyed it!!
Thank you Neilton your words cheer my day. I awake to birds in chorus singing each day and feel a bit of gratitude for that but more so have been impressed with their intelligence that we have sadly underestimated. Crows show intelligence that until recently we only thought human and they possess emotions of empathy that we never knew they were capable of. Only the other day one visited me in my shower and perched on my towel. It only moved when I went to take it but did not go far sitting in my open window singing for me. The seem to know when there is no harmful intent. I appreciate your review and most kind words
The demise of the dodo still shocks me! excellent read. 🙏🕊️🤩
Passenger pigeon as well my friend. Thanks so much for the review and words my friend
Most welcome, dear Soren🙏🏻🕊️
Indeed, birds are remarkably intelligent and often underestimated creatures. I had the pleasure of owning an Amazon Yellow Nape parrot for nearly 40 years, until one day, a thief stole him from my yard while I was cleaning his 8' cage in the house cage. My bird was exceptionally intelligent, capable of singing, requesting food, talking, and mimicking various sounds. To me, birds are the most loyal and faithful companions globally. I deeply miss my bird, Coco, whom I raised from birth and cared for by hand for the first three weeks of his life. He matured into a stunning bird. Unfortunately, I'm accustomed to people taking things from me, and it pains me to have lost him. Someone came and stole him in his traveling cage.
Thank you for your read and comment and I am sorry for your loss my friend. I have been ignorant myself of their intelligence. Magnificent creatures.
My friend, this is a striking metaphor…the birds already inhabiting the sky we claim to seek, while we remain earthbound, harvesting and justifying. You let the image speak without preaching. Powerful work, Soren. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thanks so much Tristan for the review and interpretation it is so on mark and that is appreciated. Man harvests and devours the angels he covets.
Indeed, he does! You are most welcome, my friend! A fantastic poem, for sure!
Good write SB. Some of us humans might be feather-brained! lol.
Thank you so much Orchi. Yes I have been accused of that.
Wonderful I read this a few times dear sorrenbarret, powerful and very timely in your last words today. 🌹
I thank you so much my dear friend for your review and most gracious words they are deeply valued
Fine words soren showing the intelligence of birds.
Andy
Thank you Andy I appreciate your read and most understanding words
Very correct
Thank you so much Princess for the review of this poem and your words of support they are most welcome and valued
You are most welcome
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