A Songbird's Trill

my muffled mind's cloaked in silence
deaf to men's and merchant's chants
tethered together with love's essence
open to whispers of light's acceptance

battling mirrors of inner cages
wrestling wrongful images -
constant accusations

spontaneously hoisted 
by a single song bird's trill
perched upon my window sill-
a wonder still

With dawn's emerging illumination
I rise amongst the masked masses
for 'now' is all I own or live for
to offer the best of what I hope for
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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June 23, 2016 at 9:33 PM
AnnaLinda, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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June 25, 2016 at 10:08 PM
Come to think of it...No thanks.
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June 25, 2016 at 4:09 PM
I'm pretty sure my "poetic skills" or lack thereof...can be seen.
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June 24, 2016 at 11:12 PM
Linda, Thank you so much for your welcome and offer for help. Of course I would always be open for help and critiques. Lord knows I could use it. I'm glad to have you as a new friend and look forward to reading more of your work. I am also a Linda...AnnaLinda here:)
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June 21, 2016 at 3:10 PM
A lovely Carpe Deum poem Anna. loved it. God Bless. D.
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June 25, 2016 at 5:57 AM
Dave, Thanks so much for your nice comment... glad you liked it. AnnaLinda
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June 19, 2016 at 10:30 PM
Life exacts a heavy toll at times, but sometimes the simplest of events helps us to take a new look at who we are and gives us the strength and joy to continue on.
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June 20, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Thank you for your nice comment, James.
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June 19, 2016 at 2:25 AM
Anna, Welcome aboard... you going to like it here. Skat
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June 20, 2016 at 9:19 AM
Thank you for your welcome, Skat
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