Feather


I found myself floating again
numerous wings to fly
a curve on the mountain
a mellow in the morning
evaporating in azure sky.
Should I go ahead?
Is there a world that's mine...
the feather wonders each day.
Lo! The whirlpool scatters them all
it rises alone, terrified in the wind.
Hush! The streams calm those shrieks
the feather strides on a fluffy cloud
glittering shades of scarlet twilight
then falls to slumber on a pale leaf...


July 28, 2020

STRAND completely new (14)any theme any form Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Brian Strand
~Winner: 1st Place
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Chiri Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 3:56 PM
Congrats on your win!;)
Neumann Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 5:21 AM
We have to catch those feathers in life ...
Krutsinger Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 10:16 AM
What a gorgeous write; I am attempting to dissect it to figure it out, but it is so beautifully done, it is well beyond my grasp of imagery - each word necessary, enticing it along in the most marvelous way.
Watt Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 9:23 AM
It was a pleasure to read this back-to-back with your leaf poem, Aditi. You personify these two small but meaningful pieces of nature with such humanity and poignancy. I love the lines "a curve on the mountain / a mellow in the morning" and find them so creative and inspiring. Another brilliant write, congratulations on your win. God bless you ~ John
Gaul Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 8:18 AM
Excellent writing Aditi as per usual. Congratulations.
Canerdy Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 5:32 AM
I LOVE this poem. You have conveyed peace, fear, and finally safety--all through the "eyes" of a feather. CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Aditi. Janice
Dutta Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 4:35 AM
BEAUTIFUL. BIG CONGRATS to Topper. Blessing always
Seeker Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 1:04 AM
Superb! Congrats on a well deserved win! :)
Somadas Avatar
July 29, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Lovely write Aditi.. Wonderful imagination..Congrats on your win..
Mcgee Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 11:41 PM
This, this is poetry. Congrats on your win.
Horsman Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 11:16 PM
Deserved winner here,,love this poetry.
Brul Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 10:49 PM
What a succinct expression! This gonna be a FAVE dear Aditi. Congratulations on your First Place win!!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 10:16 PM
Life proffers us all a feathered journey, Aditi, dealt accordingly in hopes and my compliments on your 1st Place win, my friend -- Aloha~@William
Callus Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 1:45 PM
Your metaphorical poem is a delight to read, Aditi! Life is full of wishes and doubts; you experience both and also manage to calmly move ahead. ~ Regards // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Pretty i age, Aditi: the feather strides on a fluffy cloud
Cunningham Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 1:25 PM
Could just picture the scene Aditi of that feather floating on a gentle breeze before coming to rest. Well written and good luck in the contest. Tom
Delaney Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 1:05 PM
Wonderful writing, Aditi: I love the myriad of emotions coming to a quiet and beautiful rest. SuZ
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