Go Fly A Kite

Deep are the foundations of sincerity. Even stone walls have their foundation below the frost. - Thoreau

i was here first

you've got no right

so keep out of my sight

find your own light

that's why people build walls

so that those on the other side have a place to

go fly a kite

Author's Note

"And now that we have returned to the desultory life of the plain, let us endeavor to import a little of that mountain grandeur into it. We will remember within what walls we lie, and understand that this level life too has its summit, and why from the mountain-top the deepest valleys have a tinge of blue; that there is elevation in every hour, as no part of the earth is so low that the heavens may not be seen from, and we have only to stand on the summit of our hour to command an uninterrupted horizon." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

in these days of guns flying around and people possessing more of them to defend their territory..... we feel like we own our little space to do what we want with it...even fly a kite,,, so if the neighbor doesn't like it...then you build a wall and control your piece of land to do with what you want....a strong piece of mind control and determination .
Best, B

[Pete]

sorry it took my so long to comment on your review betty - i was busy letting out some string in my little corner of the world. thanks for thoughts shared ... :)

[Betty Hermelee]

I'm sure!!! You're very welcome Pete!!!
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

When I was station in California. Large fences blocked the Pacific Ocean, with signs. Do not enter. I like the Native American saying. "How do you buy the land? The land is for all people. How can the land be owned."
Powerful and worthwhile thoughts shared Pete.
Coyote

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your words are powerful and thought-provoking, and they speak to the human desire for ownership and control. The way you express the idea of boundaries and walls is both insightful and poetic. Your use of rhyme and rhythm is particularly effective, and it helps to create a sense of defiance and determination in the reader. I think that your writing is a testament to the power of language to inspire and challenge us.

[Pete]

yes - ownership and control. i find it interesting that oftentimes the first human emotion is fear before even getting to know someone. the ability to learn and reason is secondary to possession. we are all here temporarily and shouldn't get too comfortable. thank you so much for sharing thoughts - it is well appreciated ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Short and powerful. I feel the sense of sarcasm or rejection in a relationship or our current political situation.
I like the pic too sir Pete of beautiful Boston.

[Pete]

we're all the same, brothers & sisters yet there is so much separation and intolerance in the world. look what we did to native Americans over different ways of living. Ukraine and on and on it goes. thank you for sharing sami, I will try to visit you later today. peace ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. No worries. Just checking on your neck of woods. You are welcome.