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...

[Einstein Noodle]

just the laws of Nature eh!? fun read for me ... don't we all yearn to fly ..flying dreams are my absolute favorite dreams ... so free and such exuberant joy ..glad i read this, this morning, S ... going to meditate a little on how those flying dreams make me feel
E.
ps welcome to the Cafe .. i hope you find what you are looking for here ... and more!

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

I'm looking for poetic interaction and making n spreading peace that's all poet. Thanks so much for your thoughts on this, I too luv the dreams in which I really glide and soar like a bird. Hopefully it will be possible in heaven. Cheers.

[Einstein Noodle]

i think it is ... a reality in heaven actually ;)

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yeah I think it would be a reality in heaven, flying like birds in the skies. Have a good day.

[Tony]

Nice write, I think we all would love to be able to fly.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanks a bunch, yeah I write so others can relate and it's nice to know when they do.

[Jon Roggie]

I used to work in a place during the summer. It was back in the woods, and we would set up hummingbird feeders. I would stand by the feeders, and watch them. It was a beautiful sight.
I love the feeling behind this write. If I could fly, I don't know if I would ever make it back home.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Woah thanks your comment made me smile and giggle. Nice to meet another bird watcher poet. I just luv luv birds soo much. Cheers!

[Jon Roggie]

Clink of a the glasses.

[Jon Roggie]

I still added a mistake in the comment!

[redalia]

such a beautiful piece to read! found the last part very very relatable. love the rhythm

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Warmest thanx for your lovely comment! Take care.

[barleygirl]

As soon as I read the amazing alliteration in your title, I knew I had to read this. This is one of the best poems I’ve read lately. I’m a big fan of rhyme & rhythm, which you’ve painted with strong strokes here, using creative rhymes & nothing predictable. I love the idea of your comparison, which you stretch out to the nth degree, both serious & playful. This shows a great sense of storytelling fun with a widespread imagination (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Warmes thanx margie, you did sum up my poem most awesomely, my poetry is many times paradoxically serious and playful together. But I don't think my imagination is as good as yours as I mostly write what I see or what happens to me. Fond wishes and take care pal.

[George David Hope]

Can really connect with this poem and the idea of just gliding on the air currents. I used to be really into the Wild West and Native Americans and that's what this reminds me of...Eagles and Condors soaring going where ever they want with no restrictions

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yeah I watched and read on the red indians and find them interesting culture wise. Thanks muchly for your fine thoughts on my poem!

[kianatahleigh]

I could not help but love this because I am a Biology major with a concentration in Environmental remediation and restoration. I love the use of metaphors; especially the one about charring scars. It really is one of the perfect ways to reference damage administered to the planet by people.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Warm thanx for your great analysis of my poem ! Of all the sciences, biology and psychology are of my favs, nice to meet you. I like how your mind reflects on things. Take care.

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too. I would escape too.
"I'd be happy to fly all the
way to 'em' faraway stars
if I was assured I'd risk
no charring scars. "
Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanx ever so much for tuning in with my poem, for the nice comment. Let's all fly . Cheers!

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello zay zay. Good to see you back here my friend with a fabulous new poem. How wonderful it would be to fly like a bird, so gracefully through the skies. No vapour trails, no noise and no pollution. Love this well crafted latest offering from your fine pen. Hope all is good with you


Chris

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Ah hi Christine, so we get to see your lovely face here? Didn't know u were that attractive pal. Warmest thanx for your fine thoughts on my poem here. Take care always.