Flocks

Birds on the wing in a straight line

Northward bound unbroken they fly

Season change is their sign

Cast beneath feathered clouds in a golden sky

Endless numbers without question they follow

Dots then dashes of code set on high

Messages from water fowl or swallow

Too distant to hear their cry

What message do they send below?

Is there meaning in this code, wind blown?

Cryptic lines of life's flow

Winging it alone is where trouble is sown

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yeah, like Betty says, great metaphor, especially significant now as the flock is following
a crazy lead bird...and will go anywhere he leads them.
And many are crying .....

[Soren]

When the GPS is off who knows where we will land. Whole migrations may change. Thanks so much for the read Jacob it means a great deal

[Betty Hermelee]

I think this is a great metaphor for human behavior as well as birds… if birds cannot communicate with their own signals it also may show us that humans cannot communicate unless we are together, not from afar, it also shows us that “two heads are better than one” …. Being alone is no fun for either a bird or a human…. A flock is desirable….for both
( this is my own interpretation!)
Warmly
B🌷🌷

[Soren]

Thank you Betty for the review and interpretation that opens new viewpoints.Much appreciated

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome!🌷🌷🌷
Warmly
B😊

[Poetic Beauty]

I do believe all animals communicate to each other in one way or another. I love the visual of the birds in flight in the sky. The thought process in this poem is thought provoking.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read and understanding comment of interpretation. Yes I am sure animals commnicate it is just not with words. I appreciate your review and comments

[Poetic Beauty]

As always you are welcome

[Chris Shaw]

Visually beautiful Soren. I love to watch bird formations. It does make you wonder how they communicate when it comes to migration. The final line speaks to me of a one off doing their own thing.

Chris

[Soren]

Thank you Chris for the read and comments they are most appreciated as always

[Chris Shaw]

Always welcome Soren.

[Arundass TP]

Last lines you wrote are mysterious questions. These make poem powerful. Excellent writing my friend.

[Soren]

Thank you so much Arundass for the read and supportive comment it is appreciated

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend 😊