An Amazonian Proverb

An amazonian proverb screeched by a flailing bird

By all the forest creatures one balmy day was heard.

A multicloured parrot flying just for fun

Fell towards the river and into it did plunge.

An amazonian gentleman canoeing by the spot

Turned to his companion and said - not a lot -

But - in his mind he pondered the proverb for the day

And then he nodded sagely in an amazonian way.

What was the wisdom given decending from the trees

By that multicoloured parrot flying just to tease?

As best as I remember as best as I recall

'Twas, "'Tis better to have flied and flailed

Than not to have flied at all."

afish

Reviews

[Crowley]

A great proverb and a wonderful personal comment. The opening stanza does a great job introducing this piece. Loved it!!!

[keith]

a very interesting adaptation of an ancient proverb
the manner you give connection to all involved with the amazonian forest is clear and picture perfect
it has provided me a most enjoyable calm
thanks and please continue to share your offerings