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Dedicated to Darren White

A Birdless Sky

I never know which way to turn per se
Enhanced emotions flooding to the top
My lifestyle once was simpler than it's now
Gone are those years of equilibrium 

Shades of the night now blending into day
Those tears for joy now stranger to my cheek
I shuffle while the world moves on full speed
Fading faces giving advice to heed

But I have only feet for regret street
Down on the boulevard of broken dreams
"Hope is a wickless candle" I once read
Though I must hold hope closely to my heart

With faith for me to be the air to breathe
For life without both is a shallow pond
Imagine if you will a fishless sea
A birdless sky, a world animal scarce

14~June~2017

(Iambic pentameter)

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Harshita Chaudhary September 23, 2017 at 11:31 AM I love the poems which highlights the threat to nature. Nice poem.

Patricia Cresswell September 13, 2017 at 10:01 AM Already there are fewer birds and we are in a migration zone, no wild honey bees this year, and one or two monarchs seen. Your poem underscores what my eyes have not seen.

Heidi Sands June 23, 2017 at 3:48 PM I am back to say Congratulations! Well deserved White Wolf :)

Janis Medders Tobechi June 19, 2017 at 11:09 PM I enjoyed reading this. Very well written. Congratulations on your win. White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 11:32 PM Thank you kindly, Janis /|\

Freddie Robinson Jr. June 19, 2017 at 11:53 AM A very thought provoking and enlightening poem, WW. Your passionate expressions leap w/life. Wonderful write, my friend. A splendid poem. Love always. White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 11:57 AM Thank you very much, RW /|\

Tim Smith June 19, 2017 at 11:03 AM Wow, sweet poem my friend White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 11:57 AM Thank you, Tim /|\

Anne-Lise Andresen June 18, 2017 at 9:02 AM - Hooray ... congratulations on your winning poem W.W. - hugs // Anne-Lise :) White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 11:59 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise /|\

Debbie Duncan June 17, 2017 at 5:39 PM Awesome write :) White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 11:59 AM Thank you, Debbie /|\

Bartholomew Williams June 17, 2017 at 3:36 PM Congratulations, White Wolf, on a very meaningful piece that caused me to pause, reflect, and appreciate. Well done, too, on your strong placement in the contest! :) Bartholomew

Anisha Dutta June 17, 2017 at 12:45 PM Nice piece to enjoy. Congrats on win.

Winged Warrior June 17, 2017 at 9:43 AM A beautifully crafted dedication Wolfie...Darren is smiling...god bless...^WW^

Joseph May June 17, 2017 at 9:27 AM Very nicely penned...Congrats on your win

Andrea Dietrich June 16, 2017 at 9:30 PM wonderful writing, White Wolf. The title is very clever. To imagine a world without birds and the other animals. OH MY White Wolf June 19, 2017 at 2:37 AM Thank you, Andrea /|\

Lisa Ricci June 15, 2017 at 6:23 AM Good Evening White Wolf. I did not know what I would read before turning the page. Please allow me to let your brilliant and well expressed words and thoughts stand. There is nothing I could ever add to this. You state it all. Allow me however to say may Darren and us all never see or experience a birdless sky ever. The title is excellent. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful night. Just beautiful White Wolf June 15, 2017 at 8:08 PM Thank you kindly, Lisa /|\

Darren White June 15, 2017 at 4:06 AM Oh, it is dedicated to me! And I only see it now >.< I am so sorry!!! Thank you :D HUGS White Wolf June 15, 2017 at 8:07 PM You are more than welcome, Duir /|\

Eve Roper June 14, 2017 at 7:57 PM Exquisite write, WW.. White Wolf June 15, 2017 at 2:09 AM Thank you, Eve /|\

Sara Ella June 14, 2017 at 7:42 PM I love this WW :) First of all, the title-it fits perfectly and then you made me ponder things. I had to come back and read this one a few times. Very well done <3 White Wolf June 14, 2017 at 7:55 PM I'm so glad that you enjoyed this one, Sara /|\

Daniel Turner June 14, 2017 at 3:11 PM "wickless candle" great expression. I say hope is a fool's paradise. Same thing:) I related deeply with this soulful write. One of your best IMO. Very contemplative write, WW. Great job! White Wolf June 14, 2017 at 7:40 PM Thank you very much, Daniel /|\

Connie Marcum Wong June 14, 2017 at 1:36 PM I found parts of myself in this poem WW. It has a profound message for those younger who may think age will never catch up to them. Lines like "Those tears for joy now stranger to my cheek" just brilliant! : ) White Wolf June 14, 2017 at 7:37 PM Thank you for liking this one, Connie! I appreciate your comment /|\

Dean Wood June 14, 2017 at 11:07 AM This really is great Wolf. I am surprised that you were surprised at the interest in it. It invokes images and contemplation. If I may be a little critical, I would rework the 3rd line. That contraction doesn't fit. Awesome poem! - Dean White Wolf June 14, 2017 at 7:27 PM Before it was "I once knew a more simplistic lifestyle" but the iambic pentameter was all wrong! But you are right, it needs more work! Thank you for pointing that out, Dean /|\

Joanna Daniel June 14, 2017 at 6:16 AM Great use of pictorial language, WW:) White Wolf June 14, 2017 at 6:19 AM Thank you, Jo /|\

Demetrios Trifiatis June 14, 2017 at 5:01 AM Captivating deep writing dear WW! Wonderfully written! White Wolf June 14, 2017 at 5:06 AM Thank you for your comment, my friend! /|\

Anne-Lise Andresen June 14, 2017 at 4:28 AM - A wonderful poem written with emotions - Loves it, W.W. - hugs // Anne-Lise :) White Wolf June 14, 2017 at 4:33 AM Thank you kindly /|\

Heidi Sands June 13, 2017 at 6:08 PM I really love this one White wolf. Yes, keep hope close to your heart. This is filled with honest emotion and makes me think. I read it a couple times :) White Wolf June 13, 2017 at 6:14 PM Thanks for your kind comment, Heidi! /|\

Chris Green June 13, 2017 at 5:48 PM Such a deep and moving poem my friend. This might be my favorite of yours to date. Really nicely expressed thoughts. White Wolf June 13, 2017 at 5:53 PM Well, I never! It just goes to show! One never knows what others will like! Thanks, Chris /|\