Jumbo jets vs jackdaws or jays

*Nb. by midair duel i meant what i watched on TV, of eagles fighting in midair talons locked and all.

If only we could fly like
those that tweet or hoot
without aid of jet or
parachute

For I sure don't like
wings that roar
just so they can take off
and soar

Ah, to fly without petrol, diesel
or fuel
Oh, to halt that taloned midair
duel

Birds they don't pollute
the air
nor need they any airline
fare

So if only I too could rise
and glide
and let the wind be my
sole guide

I'd be happy to fly all the
way to 'em' faraway stars
if I was assured I'd risk
no charring scars.

Flying without aviation
formalities
I could be sightseeing
many more cities

Ah I so wish to fly just
like a jay or jackdaw
Then I'd fly across all and
every border
For I'd know nor follow
no man-made law!

Author's Note

Please click on top side picture to see the enlarged picture closeup that I ESP select for each poem. Take care everyone.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

"I'd be happy to fly all the
way to 'em' faraway stars
if I was assured I'd risk
no charring scars."

You are truly soaring on the wings of love, imagination and poetry. Words do give us wings to fly that body of thought soaring with the emotions. Glad you are back and sharing your essence.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanx soo much for your great poetic thoughts on my poem, I like them lots. And for the welcome back too thanx so much. Best wishes.

[Sami Khalil]

All welcome...

[john l smith]

I wonder about flying when I see the number of issues birds deal with.
I am more inclined to find the concept of flying more attractive and the ability to poetically address flight, even more appealing.
However, it sounds like a great gift.
Dave

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

I'm glad poet if you find the concept of flight poetically attractive. So are you John or Dave? John Smith reminds me of the fun animated film Pocahontas eh. Cheers.

[john l smith]

I'm Dave.
Was unable to re log-in as Dave Brown so I had to change my E-mail and name to form a new account.
Don't look for administrative assistance. it doesn't exist
Have a jolly evening (is it evening where you are)
Dave

[magenta24uk]

Hi, I haven't been online for a while. This is very good. Flying high is such a wonderful idea and gives the reader a brilliant picture in their minds.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Warm thanks yeahhh flying would be so fun!

[Neville]

Well you have certainly convinced me... maybe my future does lie up there somewhere... Very nicely penned... Poets can and do of course, often take giant leaps of faith, and occasionally they do soar and sometimes fly on the words they write and the words of others..... Thank you ... Neville

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Not my newest but thanks for your soaring poetic comment, I like your ideas that sum this up.

[Neville]

you are most welcome..

[emmajoy]

Your poem is more than special, finely written too. But, can't help feeling that it's our words that
enable us to fly higher than imagination could ever believe. We can think, adventure, write, see and feel, what heart and mind allows. Perhaps that's what you're saying.. in your own precious way.

' Flying without aviation ... formalities '

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yeah for now we can fly like birds in dreams and imagination and yes in poetry, for poetry can be fiction or reality. Warmest thanx for your thoughts on this!

[lightsong]

many humans dream to fly like birds, to be free like birds, especially when they are dreamers, poets, their imaginations go far and wide, Your words are sweetly understandable, though You don't have the birds wings, but You have Your own own ones to spared and soar with :)

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Ahh my warm thanxx for a heartwarming poetic comments and I'm in tune with your thoughts. Take care n let's fly in imagination atleast.

[Najam Us Saher]

Longing to be free to fly. I really liked this poem. Very creatively written.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanks much brother.

[Najam Us Saher]

I am a girl.
You are welcome.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Oh sorry I know a boy with your name so I thought it was a boys name. Warmest wishes and do take care then.

[Jade Stone]

It's been so long since I've read a poem that rhymes but this was great we've all dreamt that we could fly once and you wrote that beautifully.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yeah I see poets nowadays enjoy freeverse more but I still like rhyme. Warm thanx for the lovely feedback.

[.]

A nice poem of wishful longings.....

I am sure many of us have dream't of what we would do if we could soar on the wings of eagles. Just where would we fly with all that freedom? In what land would we build our nest to roost? It certainly would be much better to fly naturally than the way we humans are destined to. I guess there is nothing wrong with dreaming.

This was a nice little poem, not too strenuous, and simply worded and rhymed. In its simplicity, a job well done.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanks for a lenient comment this time teacher! I like your evocative thoughts on this, I would love to roost on the moon. Great to know many poets share the wish for natural flying. Glad u agree that how birds fly is better than those polluting aerodynamic powered things. I hope we fly in the afterlife, but for the earth yes we can dream of it. I really actually do.
And yes poet my poem is way simpler than your high skill proficient literary works all that I read. Hope my message will not be undermined for lack of complex eloquence. Cheers.

[.]

Not undermined at all. Sometimes simplicity of form is all that is required. And for many readers, that is what they appreciate.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear poet... yes, the birds are survivors and find shelter
and food which is amazing. We can enjoy their visits and
learn about the simple joys of enjoying nature in every season.
It would be wonderful to fly. Your poetry is clever and seems
to flow like a symphony of desire. truly, Pat

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

My warm thanks for your fine and sweet words on this poem, glad to know so many wish to fly, now I'm curious to read yours. Take care!