flighty

Capricious legs landed

on the limb of the tall, tall tree.

Wayward wings spread wide

in exultation of the smiling sun.

Giddy notes warbled unsteady

fluctuating through variable air.

Impetuous heart lifted--

uncertain--

on the wild wind.

But it wasn't a compliment,

was it?

Reviews

[Emily]

You have such a way with words. And such a talent for packing so much meaning into so few words. "Impetuous heart lifted-- uncertain-- on the wild wind." Absolutely beautiful! What a feeling it would be to fly... your beautiful descriptions paint the picture and help me to imagine what it would feel like.

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. i think it was ... i think it was about charm rather than about complacence ... maybe i'm not reading your words right ... but that's what my heart is saying ... i'm intrigued but at the same time i find the poet's voice comforting, earnest, sweet and a bit nutty ... delightful work, dear emily ...

[Linear]

So many are the chattering sparrows.
Yet if one should perhaps incline their ear, they may hear the song of the nightingale and gain insight into realms that up to now have been hidden.
The compliment was given!! :o)

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Loved this poem...read it again..reminds me of a piece by D.H. Lawrence entitled Self-Pity...although with different nuance...

[Desert Dreamer]

An impulsive or young bird most likely wouldn't give compliments, but you never know...anything could be true when the wild winds blow.

[Revolutionary]

Beautifull image of what comes naturally to the eye of the soul

[arbitrary jane]

intention is hardly the point, with words like these. once you're atmospheres deep into the sky they won't be thinking of adjectives. they'll only be saying, 'oooohhhh'

[The Analog Kid]

your few words bring me to this scene with wonderful imagery

[Jibey]

Maybe it WAS a compliment... a soul in need...knowing the generousity of your heart...

[Larry Dyson]

WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SEE THAT PICTURE..`
yes a compliment to all young ones...stay that way as long as possible..impossible to revisit it.. later.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

A bird is a bird because? They can fly. How often I have wished I could as well...