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 © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 10/4/2023 9:38:00 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
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Date: 11/11/2017 3:44:00 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!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/11/2017 5:38:00 AM
Thank you James!
Date: 11/8/2017 9:14:00 PM
What wonderful theme you've conveyed here, Vijay! Janice
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/9/2017 6:47:00 AM
Thank you Janice!
Date: 11/8/2017 5:07:00 AM
Very well crafted Vijay...great Sedoka...^WW^
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/8/2017 5:49:00 AM
Thank you WW! Sorry for your loss--my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Date: 11/8/2017 4:15:00 AM
A deep and thought provoking poem my friend. Powerful indeed...Maria
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/8/2017 5:48:00 AM
Thank you Maria!
Date: 11/8/2017 2:06:00 AM
A well written short write, sad but beautiful.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/8/2017 5:47:00 AM
Thank you James!
Date: 11/7/2017 5:31:00 PM
Vijay, powerful yet gentle sentiments so artistically expressed.., takes my breath away.. ~Susan
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/7/2017 5:54:00 PM
Thank you Susan!
Date: 11/7/2017 2:52:00 PM
The injured seem to be the most caring! Lovely sentiment!
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/7/2017 4:25:00 PM
Thanks Kim!
Date: 11/7/2017 10:48:00 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.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/7/2017 10:50:00 AM
Thank you Freddie!
Date: 11/7/2017 9:06:00 AM
Very deep Vijay..
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/7/2017 10:50:00 AM
Thank you Silent One!
Date: 11/6/2017 5:48:00 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.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/6/2017 6:28:00 PM
A agree with the sentiments you express--many thanks Patricia for your visit and comments!
Date: 11/6/2017 4:25:00 PM
compassion always has wings to fly..Nicely penned Vijay
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/6/2017 6:26:00 PM
Thank you Joseph!
Date: 11/6/2017 3:24:00 PM
oh my goodness, what an image, both are broken and both are magnificent.
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/6/2017 6:26:00 PM
Thank you Andrea!
Date: 11/6/2017 1:03:00 PM
Wow... very creative Vijay... I like it a lot
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/6/2017 6:25:00 PM
Thank you Arturo!
Date: 11/6/2017 12:48:00 PM
- Poor little bird ... and a wonderful person, Vijay - (he knows how it feels) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/6/2017 6:25:00 PM
Yes he does--he knows--many thanks Anne-Lise!
Date: 11/6/2017 10:12:00 AM
Wow what a powerful Sedoka Vijay! Well done :)
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/6/2017 6:24:00 PM
Thank you Heidi!
Date: 11/6/2017 9:40:00 AM
What an impacting pen! Well done Vijay :) xomo
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Vijay Pandit
Date: 11/6/2017 6:24:00 PM
Thank you Maureen!
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