Lapwing

Teen infatuation, nuff said

Lapwing

Pied bird of the skies

Symbol of freedom

Enter the Lapwing

Chained to the nest of the eagle

 

I gazed upon your face

And found it flawless

As if by some chance

You were a Goddess

Lapwing look at me

Tell me what you want from me

Take my hand again let’s run

Let’s chase the wind and catch the sun

 

Pied bird of the skies

Symbol of freedom

Exit the Lapwing

Free from the next of the eagle

 

Author's Note

I once thought I was in love with a married woman. I quickly realised that I was wrong when her husband bless him threatened to blow my knee-cap off...

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Nothing like the threat of a knee capping to put things into perspective Neville. Seems your beautiful lapwing made quite an impression on you. It also seems her husband was about to bestow a lasting impression on you as well:) Relationships eh? Your second stanza is particularly lovely.

Chris

[Neville]

Too true our Chris.. put the wind up me good and proper.. such a long time ago now.. I remember her name, but I kinda repressed the old mans.. sorry St...

[Chris Shaw]

Gosh Neville, is it really a year since I responded to these lovely lines? I would imagine you certainly remember his name. The threat of a knee capping of more concern and more painful than what she may have offered. Memories eh? How bitter sweet they can be. These unsettled times certainly make you reflect on the past. Keep safe my friend.

Chris

[poetgurl]

I love birds, I really enjoyed your write, I see a metaphor as it is as well. Nicely penned. a knee cap hugh! wow! Be careful.

[Neville]

long time ago... but I thank thee now.. thank you :)

[poetgurl]

not a problem

[Fay Slimm]

Ooooh - infatuation does not extend to having a knee capped my luverly - - - hey ho for days of nest-free attraction - - - as I well remember.

[Neville]

I almost missed ya Fay... sorry for the delay but a heaped big thanks to ya for being so understanding...

[Fay Slimm]

Yes - I do understand and remember it well - Teens are always the worst time for feelings of love we think of as eternal.......... x

[Neville]

I guess most of us have been there at some time or another....thanks for dropping in Fay....

[chrysantheranium]

Sometimes the best way to express love is to let our loved ones be free, or return to their true nests... Beautiful metaphors, Neville! I'm sure that even if your lapwing had a separate nest of her own, it made her life that much brighter to know a stray bird desired to share one with her as well. I hope that you found/find your true lapwing, and that the love you share is as sweet as the one you once had to release! Keep up the good work! :)

[Neville]

thank you kindly my friend... I am most grateful to you for visiting...

[Lorry]

Loving the authors note. I once fell in love with my teacher, but told her it was okay because she was really old. She said she was 24, offended. I said "thats ancient" :)
We all have our infatuations, but none I wish to give up kneecaps for.

[Neville]

How bloomin true.. we both had attachment issues.. He wanted to keep his wife and I wanted to keep my kneecaps .. I was really sorry for a moment but dont patella... x

[Lorry]

I had to look patella up and even the dictionary groaned :)

[Neville]

............ :)

[Lyn Anderson]

I would have taken this more as taking a love away from the parents - but then reading the note changes one's perspective.