Birds

When a bird flies

Does it ever look down

And feel pity for us who are earth bound?

Does it see the chains that we can only feel?

Can it view the walls we can only imagine?

This bird upon my windowsill

Can it sense my feelings of melancholy?

Is it able to understand my desire for flight?

My desire and yearning for a life in the skies

Where prisons are fantasies

And routine isn't a word

Though I envy this little bird

I must ask:

Will its heart ever be warmed by a smooth melody?

Can it cry over a novel

Or chat with someone millions of miles away?

Will this bird experience the foods of the world

Or feel the hand of their loved one entwined around their own?

No

But these things

All of the beautiful things

Are within my grasp

Lying in my reach

And I would throw them all away

If just for one day

I could spread my wings and fly

Reviews

[Carl Drake Barnard]

Hehe I believe I can fly :) really good writers piece!! I must admit I somewhat expected more from this poem. But still this a good piece! :) and I believe we all share the common goal to take flight and overlook the world watching all that's hidden and explore the wonders of life . Well done* :)

[Rose Diamond]

Thank you! Honestly, I expected more from this poem too, but eh, what can you do? :)

[Carl Drake Barnard]

Hehe use an oxford dictionary I was wrighting my hard new age poem,remembrance and part of it was about an owl there are some extremely awesome words out there :)

[A. Amos]

Rosie my friend I have to admit this one was basically one of your truly finest works, what a description you provided in this piece so many will feel related and understand the hidden messages behind this epic work of art. Congrats

[Rose Diamond]

Wow, thank you! I honestly didn't think this one was that great, but it's always very encouraging to hear otherwise! :)

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome and always remember believe in yourself and your work, if you do that rest of the world will automatically will believe. You are really good keep doing what you are doing good job

[Rose Diamond]

Thank you so much, you truly are an inspiration! :)

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome