Pigeon Perspective

Walking down the street
And suddenly I see
A tiny little pigeon
Staring back at me

I don't know what to tell him,
I don't know what he wants
So when I give him nothing
Away he swiftly jaunts

I see him as he looks around
And that is when I see
Our pigeon friend has just one foot
A stump, hacked like a tree

The scar has long since healed now
I wish that I could give aid
To ease the pain of this poor little bird
But now it is too late

I waited just one blink too long
I paused a second more
The little rat and I staring as
Eachother's eyes form doors

He peers into my soul with his
They're orange blackness pries
Into my brain, my heart, my soul
And then away he flies

I could've helped that feathered fowl
I reflect and walk away
The only vision in my head
Him standing on his one good leg

I see a girl give a bird a fry
And notice quickly sure
That bird is standing on just one leg
For a moment my spirit endures

The bird looks right at me and flies
Eyes locking on my face
As two little feet I see beneath
An imposter with stolen face

That little girl just wanted to help
In her kindest little way
Her innocence a testament
Of how we should live each day

Yet every day, I see the same
Destruction, blood and gore
The wealthy sit on thrones of gold
We nibble, sleep and war

The girl gave a liar a treat
So as we do today
Some rich actually try to help
But do so the wrong way

They give money to charities
Corporations glean a profit
They know not to go out on the streets
Is the only way to stop it

I now go board my train at last
And see an image, scary
A pigeon with just one little foot
Standing, watching, staring

Reviews

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

I love this piece. It has such imaginary to it.
Its deep, meaningful, inspiring in a way, beautiful and emotional.
Its also very true.
I love the whole storyline to this.
I love the way it flows, and your rhyming scheme is amazing.
Loved the write.
Feeling sorry for the poor bird lol

[Saki Kikkio]

Very deep meaning, wonderfully hidden in a woven web of words.

[Trigorin]

Not bad. Whimsical and doesn't take itself seriously, but you've taken a nice little dip into meaning near the end, and the image of the pigeon is very poignant and vivid. Good work.