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Ceremony of birds

There is a sombre silence, 
as mist veils morning air.
A plethora of feathers
float among dew drops.
A ceremony of birds,
heads slumping,
soundless and homeless,
perch upon rooftops,
observing fallen nests,
cracked eggs and 
lifeless nestlings.
Arrival of their fate
is like paper in a storm.
But birds don't ask why,
they just spread their wings and fly.

Copyright © Silent One | Year Posted 2023

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Lisa Ricci Date: 1/20/2024 8:23:00 AM Hello Silent. Good Morning. Yes, ceremony is right. Every aspect of this entry is poetry and poetic. Your title your word choices your beautiful theme who could argue with that (no one) the imagery you leave us with and yes the beautiful thought and image of flying away with freedom and more. This is a little gem. Thank you as always for sharing your skilled poetic talent. May this day find you well. Peace and Blessings always. (smile) Login to Reply

Kelli White Date: 12/19/2023 8:12:00 PM I love this, SO, happy holidays,Kelli Login to Reply

Mike Gentile Date: 12/15/2023 4:32:00 AM They are so wise to not ask why Silent One! Your contemplative piece is sad and sweet! Its sombre notes read to the ear like a symphony! You are truly one of a kind! Happy Weekend! Login to Reply

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 12/14/2023 11:20:00 PM What a meaningful write S1... I too have seen cracked eggs of pigeons in our window sill outside, while I used wait patiently to see them hatch... but for birds, as you said "arrival of fate is like paper in a storm".. "they just spread their wings and fly"... so true and insightful...God bless... ~ Ani Login to Reply

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 12/14/2023 6:03:00 PM Silent One, your poem about birds is a beautiful and evocative piece that captures the essence of nature’s beauty and the power of life. Your use of imagery and emotions conveyed through the words are truly captivating and heartwarming. Your poem is a testament to the beauty of birds and their resilience in the face of adversity. - Blessings, Daniel! Login to Reply

Judy Ball Date: 12/14/2023 5:12:00 PM We change what we can and accept what we cannot change. Well done Silent One. God Bless and Merry Christmas, JB Login to Reply

Yann Rolland Date: 12/14/2023 4:11:00 PM wonderful inspiration, birds thank you poet yann Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/14/2023 3:57:00 PM Ah, love those last two lines, they never ask why, they just fly, wish it was easier to get ourselves off the ground sometimes, lol, nice one Silent One the photo is stunning, do you happen to know who photographed it ? I want to share it on a photography site and want to give the person credit Login to Reply

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 12/14/2023 3:05:00 PM Wonderful poem! A favorite! Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 12/14/2023 1:53:00 PM "There is a somber silence, as mist veils morning air. A plethora of feathers float among dew drops" The flow of staggering creativity is obvious. Only those with unwavering resolution can prevail in the face of hardship. Your skillful conveying of this message is excellent! Further, the final two lines deftly shift our gaze, instilling us with a renewed sense of purpose. Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 12/14/2023 1:37:00 PM I love this poem . Perfect ending too. A Fave for me :) Login to Reply

Shadow Hamilton Date: 12/14/2023 12:47:00 PM Much sadness in this powerful write Silent One Nature can be very cruel then you switch over to give us hope. your last 2 lines turn things around giving us a renewed sense of purpose hugs Shadow Login to Reply

Regina Elliott Date: 12/14/2023 11:53:00 AM Hello Silent One, I love birds and am deeply saddened when harm comes to any of them. We've made our backyard a bird sanctuary. We enjoy watching them go into the bird apartment house in the spring to build their nests. Sadly beautiful bird poem, a fine write. ~ Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/14/2023 10:48:00 AM But birds don't ask why, they just spread their wings and fly---much inspiration you convey, SO. When times are hard only the determined survive. A message well delivered! Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 12/14/2023 8:41:00 AM Something to learn here … Login to Reply

Ayesha Iqbal Date: 12/14/2023 8:30:00 AM Ahh I love the intense melancholic vibes here.. I don't know why I felt it so befitting for current situation of the world and reminded me of war and people being forced to leave their homes and land.. sigh it made my heart too heavy! Thank you so much for sharing this powerful piece brother!! Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 12/14/2023 8:09:00 AM Wow that last line is beautiful! And so meaningful. Birds dont ask why they just spread their wings and fly… i love the flow of imagery in this and the way you’ve played around with words is beyond exquisite. Especially “ as mist veils morning air.A plethora of feathers“ love that! Your choice of words and descriptive nature of lines. “ observing fallen nests, cracked eggs and lifeless nestlings.” I can literally see through your profound lines! How artistic. This will be perfect for brians- Login to Reply Ink Empress Date: 12/14/2023 8:10:00 AM Maybe you should enter? I love how you write free verse in so many different ways. Impeccable! Pleasure reading you always. Another fave