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Broken Wings

An injured bird falls
to depths of a giant tree
birdie watches helplessly.

Man rushes to help
picks up bird with folded knees,
both of his arms are missing.

November 6, 2017

Copyright © Vijay Pandit | Year Posted 2017

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October 4, 2023 at 9:38 AM

So much love for the fallen is within this wounded warrior. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. If only all people could love like the person of whom you speak in your lines. Sara

November 11, 2017 at 3:44 AM

Ha! You have summed up my luck perfectly in this poem Vijay! Either if I need help or I need to help there are always issues. Very great poem!

November 11, 2017 at 5:38 AM

Thank you James!

November 8, 2017 at 9:14 PM

What wonderful theme you've conveyed here, Vijay! Janice

November 9, 2017 at 6:47 AM

Thank you Janice!

November 8, 2017 at 5:07 AM

Very well crafted Vijay...great Sedoka...^WW^

November 8, 2017 at 5:49 AM

Thank you WW! Sorry for your loss--my thoughts and prayers are with you!

November 8, 2017 at 4:15 AM

A deep and thought provoking poem my friend. Powerful indeed...Maria

November 8, 2017 at 5:48 AM

Thank you Maria!

November 8, 2017 at 2:06 AM

A well written short write, sad but beautiful.

November 8, 2017 at 5:47 AM

Thank you James!

November 7, 2017 at 5:31 PM

Vijay, powerful yet gentle sentiments so artistically expressed.., takes my breath away.. ~Susan

November 7, 2017 at 5:54 PM

Thank you Susan!

November 7, 2017 at 2:52 PM

The injured seem to be the most caring! Lovely sentiment!

November 7, 2017 at 4:25 PM

Thanks Kim!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

November 7, 2017 at 10:48 AM

I agree w/SO. Very deep write, Vijay. The depth of humanity shown by your revealing pen is breathtaking. Thought provoking poetry. Love and joy always.

November 7, 2017 at 10:50 AM

Thank you Freddie!

November 7, 2017 at 9:06 AM

Very deep Vijay..

November 7, 2017 at 10:50 AM

Thank you Silent One!

Patricia Cresswell

November 6, 2017 at 5:48 PM

Oh Vijay your poem has struck me deeply it brings tears because it is so true. Those of with the least give the most. I am going to put this in my treasure box. Thank you for the gentle lesson.

November 6, 2017 at 6:28 PM

A agree with the sentiments you express--many thanks Patricia for your visit and comments!

November 6, 2017 at 4:25 PM

compassion always has wings to fly..Nicely penned Vijay

November 6, 2017 at 6:26 PM

Thank you Joseph!

Andrea Dietrich

November 6, 2017 at 3:24 PM

oh my goodness, what an image, both are broken and both are magnificent.

November 6, 2017 at 6:26 PM

Thank you Andrea!

November 6, 2017 at 1:03 PM

Wow... very creative Vijay... I like it a lot

November 6, 2017 at 6:25 PM

Thank you Arturo!

Anne-Lise Andresen

November 6, 2017 at 12:48 PM

- Poor little bird ... and a wonderful person, Vijay - (he knows how it feels) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

November 6, 2017 at 6:25 PM

Yes he does--he knows--many thanks Anne-Lise!

November 6, 2017 at 10:12 AM

Wow what a powerful Sedoka Vijay! Well done :)

November 6, 2017 at 6:24 PM

Thank you Heidi!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

November 6, 2017 at 9:40 AM

What an impacting pen! Well done Vijay :) xomo

November 6, 2017 at 6:24 PM

Thank you Maureen!

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