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Why Do Birds (Actually) Sing? - Flypaper

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“We are all born to fly. Instead, we sit on the branches, afraid to sing or leap into the unknown. But the unknown is where enlightenment and creativity live. Our true nature is the unknown.” Erza Vita
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Sometimes my hands tremble at the sight of a blank screen, my ears trying to ignore the screams emanating from the smooth white surface waiting to be filled in. "give yourself time" "there's no rush" "we support you, in whatever it is you do," the words say. The line between wanting to be perfect and wanting to be recklessly imperfect has blurred a little more, and I find myself numb, paralyzed by the plethora of choices before me. The universe has given me all the stars to gaze at but my eyes are polluted. I have all the tools but I suddenly can't feel my hands, my mind runs a thousand miles per second. My hands and fingers stay at one place, waiting, waiting, and waiting for something that may never happen. They say if only the birds with the best voices sang, the forest would be silent.

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Date: 4/3/2024 11:58:00 PM
So true. love this. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/4/2024 3:53:00 AM
awww, thank you, Gina, for your visit and your blessings. Have a pleasant day, hugs, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 5:40:00 PM
Sara, this is such a beautiful poem. Your last stanza is brilliant. A pure joy to read. Have a beautiful evening, my friend.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/4/2024 3:52:00 AM
thank you, Jerry, for visiting and for your positive words. I'm humbly grateful that you found my poem a joy to read. Your words mean a great deal to me. Wishing you a splendid Thursday, my poet friend.
Date: 4/3/2024 3:24:00 PM
A beautiful poemA
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:25:00 PM
thank you Jay...glad you liked it...have a great evening, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 3:12:00 PM
A fabulous write, Sara. That final Stanza would be perfect as a monoku in its own right, but nonetheless rests perfectly in the wake of all before it. Mind you, if I sang in the forest… it wouldn’t be quiet…. It would be empty! Terry
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:28:00 PM
Grateful for your visit, Terry, and for your comments. You're right, the last verse would be a great Monoku! Thanks for that idea. Got a kick out of the forest wouldn't be quiet if you sang in it. I appreciate your humor...sometimes I need humor. Have a pleasant evening, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 2:07:00 PM
Dear Sara, your words are poetically capturing the struggle between perfection and vulnerability, creativity and self-doubt. The metaphor of birds with the best voices speaks volumes about the fear of inadequacy and the pressure to excel. Yet, within your prose lies a poignant truth—that the journey towards self-expression is fraught with uncertainty, but it's also where true growth and authenticity reside. I loved your honesty and introspection which are a testament to your strength. Keep singing your truth. Blessings, Daniel
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:41:00 PM
Grateful for your visit, Daniel, and for your insights with the 'bird metaphor.' You 'got' my poem, and I'm delighted. I agree. We let our own fears and perceived imperfections get in our way. My mother consistently said, "oh, darlin! We're all perfectly imperfect." I didn't appreciate her words until I was much older. Thanks for your words about my honesty and strength. Grateful indeed. Have a blessed evening, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 11:16:00 AM
A surprise ending for me. It makes sense. I like this verse, not only for the poem, but for the unfolding story, as well.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:38:00 PM
thank you, Hilda, for your mindful words and gracious comments. I'm grateful for your visits and support. Know you're appreciated, hugs, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 11:15:00 AM
- It takes time to find the confidence that supports your goals and dreams, Sara... the most interesting and most relevant thing is who is behind this facade with the best voice - A thought-provoking and lovely poem :) - hugs
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:37:00 PM
thank you for visiting, Anne-Lise. I appreciate your comments, especially 'who is behind this facade.' Glad you found my poem thought provoking...what a great compliment. Hugs, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 11:03:00 AM
Sara, this one is brilliant! So much truth is expressed and such a beautifully poetic way! You are so talented!! Happy Wednesday !!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:36:00 PM
awwww, thank you, Mike, for your accolades and positive comments. I'm grateful for you and your enthusiasm for my poetry. Wishing you a splendid evening, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 8:11:00 AM
Beautiful, poignant write. For sure, be one's self. God gave us all different voice, so to Him none lifted in praise and love are ever harsh or less enchanting. Heaven hears our spirit. Great read! Thank you.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:36:00 PM
thank you, Joe, for your positive and inspirational comments. I agree...we need to sing our own song in our own voice. God gave each of us unique talents and gifts. We should let our spirit, not our fear, be our guide. I appreciate your accolades. Have a pleasant evening, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 7:26:00 AM
Morning, Sara. I'd be willing to bet bird trillings aren't always hitting the perfect note. We should embrace our perfect imperfections because by being off key, we know what corrections we should make. I have rewritten poems after years. Ink may be permanent, but paper can be crumpled and replaced with better versions of poetry. Wish it were as easy to do that with ourselves. Grand writing in this one!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:34:00 PM
I agree with your wise words, Lin. My mother consistently said, "Oh darlin' we're all perfectly imperfect." Like you said, I wish we could allow our imperfections and to be able to start over like we do with our poems. I appreciate your insightful words and your positive comments. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 7:20:00 AM
If only we could conquer the fear of the unknown that resides within how stronger we would be. Quite a thought provoking verse Sara. A fave from me. Tom
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:32:00 PM
thanks for dropping by, Tom. Yes, if only we could face our fear of the unknown...no telling what any of us could do. Glad you found my poem thought provoking; humbly grateful for your fave...means a great deal to me. Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 5:37:00 AM
ooh love the final verse and yes my mind also runs a thousand miles a second. Birdsong can shut me up…perhaps the perfect songbird would do that for all, and we would listen to peace…now I’m rambling…lol! Keep writing! We love it!
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:31:00 PM
I appreciate your visit, Kim, and for you sharing your thoughts. I ramble, too; it's both a blessing and a curse. Thanks for your positive comments. I appreciate you. Have a wonderful evening, hugs and blessings, Sara
Date: 4/3/2024 5:34:00 AM
Anxiety too does this, and Youv expressed so very well here, so much depth in your lines and i feel a sincere voice emanating from your well articulated words especially loved “ The line between wanting to be perfect and wanting to be recklessly imperfect has blurred a little more, and I find myself numb,“ i feel that way alot and i know that feeling so very well! “ The universe has given me all the stars to gaze at but my eyes are polluted.“ impeccable! Soul hitting ! A fave it is for me
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/3/2024 5:30:00 PM
thank you, dearest Ink, for visiting and for your positive comments. I agree. Anxiety can manifest itself in a similar fashion. I used to be such a perfectionist until I realized I was inflicting a small form of suffering upon myself. I've learned to let things go..so I'm a lot less stressed and anxious. I appreciate your in depth read and a humbly grateful for the fave. I'm delighted my poem resonated with your. Have a splendid evening, hugs, Sara

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