Broken Wing

A poem is 
like a bird 
with a broken wing

Kneeling down,
with gentle hands, 
i 
gathered up 
an injured soul, 
to mend its wing, 
so it can fly.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Adeite Avatar
August 22, 2009 at 6:51 AM
This is a wonderful, awesome piece; I love every bit of it. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great friend! Adeleke
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August 21, 2009 at 6:38 PM
What a creative view captured in this concise poem. Congratulations on having it featured. I enjoyed it. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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August 18, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Congratulations on being featured>>James
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August 18, 2009 at 9:38 AM
Gregory, Your words are golden. Congratulations on having your insightful poem featured this week. Lovingly, DAS-J
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August 18, 2009 at 7:11 AM
Writing poetry does help heal our souls! Great poem. Krista
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August 17, 2009 at 5:04 AM
This is exceptional piece that is featured. Keep writing. Sara
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August 17, 2009 at 4:50 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Gregory. Love Carol
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August 16, 2009 at 9:49 PM
Just beautiful, Gregory. There are these metaphores that make you FEEL and you are a real poet behind them. Just beautiful! Love, Iolanda
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August 16, 2009 at 9:47 PM
Just beautiful, Gregory. There are these metaphores that make you FEEL and you are a real poet behind them. Just beautiful! Love, Iolanda
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