Able

sorenbarrett

With a broken wing a bird can sing music a blind man can hear
A clawless cat can still kill a rat that might have lived had it fear
A one armed man can dance and romance with a maiden far or near
But to start or part with a broken heart makes it hard to give one cheer

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  • orchidee

    I am ABLE to say this is a good write SB.
    There is a Lenten them and verse that says God does not despise a broken and a contrite heart, though I think this means in a more 'spiritual' sense of being sorry for our sins - a theme often covered in Lent. Not that God wants us to remain sorrowful, broken-hearted, helpless, etc.
    Meanwhile - Oh I'm not contrite with KP - I still dish up the sewage with not regret or remorse. And I don't repent, I never turn from it or change it, though she says 'Oh no, sewage again, you wicked sinner!' heehee.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Orchi for the review and kind words of understanding. When you make sacrifice do you take the first fruits from the sewage to offer?

      • orchidee

        Ohhh yes - dunno why she complains. She gets first pickings. lol.

      • David Wakeling

        To me this is about ability and possibilty and the inability of trying with a broken heart. Many of us don't try because we have been put down so often,Very well constructed compadre.Enjoyable read

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks so much David you are right about that and I appreciate very much your review and comment my friend

        • Soman Ragavan

          The poem speaks of possibilities one can have in spite of handicaps. Thus, the broken wing does not prevent singing. The blind still has his ears to hear and can hear comments made on him by others. A clawless cat can hold down a rat and finish it of with its teeth. The rat made the mistake of thinking the cat was totally powerless. The one-armed man can not only dance but also wield a handgun --- with the other arm... Both starting with and parting with a broken heart is a handicap that has consequences.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you Soman you have captured it well and elucidated it with clarity. I deeply appreciate your read and comment

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Soren, I like how this acknowledges that people can endure and adapt to almost anything… yet emotional wounds sometimes cut deeper than physical ones. That contrast feels very true to my experience and to life itself. Powerful, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Tristan you have cut to the center of it and it is most appreciated

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Yay! Most welcome, Soren. My pleasure for sure!

              • hzugman

                Well done SB!

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks so much for the read and comment it is most appreciated

                • Lorenz

                  Heart is a wingless organ designed to pump blood .

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Lorenz appreciate the read. Indeed it is

                  • Kevin Hulme

                    I'm sure a Broken Heart can be mended.
                    When the right person comes along.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks so much for the read and comment. Indeed it can be true but while it is broken it is difficult to show cheer

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Such true words soren, a broken heart makes life so hard. Fine write.

                      Andy

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much Andy for the review and supportive words they are deeply valued

                      • Durdica Porobija

                        The fundamental contrast is the external, physical to the internal, emotional part of the human being. The theme of the song is a broken heart. Nothing can be done with it, it prevents every step forward, every action and every giving. It causes paralysis and depression. The song contains a hidden warning about treating the heart gently, that is, with love and related emotions.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you Durdica for the review and interpretation. It is most appreciated and valued.



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