Rachel Steinmetz Poet Free verse

Bruised birds

Bruised birds
Inside the deepest of hearts
Where flight is possible
But the 
Birds are
Bruised

Bruised birds 
Ringing bruised voices
Through the million tunes
Of a bruised
Universe

Bruised birds
They cry within my soul
Deep where no one can reach
There lye 
All
Bruised
Birds
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Dr. Vandana Sharma October 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM Heartfelt words. To me in this poem, "bruised birds" symbolize the various aspirations , hopes, dreams of life. Nicely done. PS: Very nice profile picture. Be proud an unapologetic! Rachel Steinmetz March 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM Thank you so much:)

Shadow Hamilton October 19, 2025 at 6:56 AM A nice tribute to birds Rachel they are very important to life as we know it hugs Shadow Rachel Steinmetz October 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM Thank you so much!

Valsa George October 19, 2025 at 5:46 AM To be a bruised bird and unable to fly high is a miserable condition. In each one of us, there are bruised birds. Very poignant. Thank you Rachel for your kind visit to my page. Rachel Steinmetz October 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM I’m glad I came upon your writings! Thank you for commenting!

Paige Hind October 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM This hurts to read, but it's very beautiful. Rachel Steinmetz March 16, 2026 at 6:33 PM Thank you!