Birdcage

If I view the world with sadness, the weight I carry prevents me from flight

If I view the world with cynicism, my opinions and judgements form the bars of my cage

If I view the world with anger or hatred, I know that fear has become my shadow

If I view myself with unconditional love, if I can allow myself such forgiveness?

As my eyes become my heart, all that I carry is unburdened, the bars of my cage dissolve and I fly free without shadow

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

well done .. age old philosophy of what is important and not .. we just can't quite reach even the third step (so to speak) .. love .. so simple .. so unselfish .. to unrealistic it seems ..i think the turn and contrast in closing work in a profound way .. peace and joy! and welcome to the Cafe'
E.

[Troy Dean]

Thank you E for your kindness and yes its an easy enough concept to wrap your head around but getting there can be tricky, as in moving from knowing to being. Joy peace and blessings to you 🙏🏻

[Ken e Bujold]

great words Troy, a wise write that people should all pay attention to

[Troy Dean]

Thanks Ken, I agree and it was something I myself certainly had to pay attention to

[carl]

if I understand rightly, how i view myself will determine how I view the world (others). As Einstein said below, age old philosophy, and well encapsulated by your poem. Thanks for the post. -carl

[Troy Dean]

Thanks for reading and responding. Thats exactly it Carl, so by viewing yourself with love (no judgement ,criteria or conditions) the world effortlessly becomes seen through loving eyes.

[John the Baptist]

Very good philosophy in this one. Chronic negativity does form its own prison. Unconditional love toward self and others throws open the doors.

[Troy Dean]

Thank you John, You're absolutely right, pure and unconditional love toward self will effortlessly encompass all others. If all that exists is created from love, its meaning can only really be seen through loving eyes 🙏🏻