Fence

FENCE

tall and green
keeping something in
or keeping something out?

tall    dividing
crow flies over
dumps

old and leaning
oh
those heavy birds!

tall and strong
just a line
from 30,000 feet

see the house
see the wall
fear built

fearhaiku

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Michelle Mac Donald

May 25, 2012 at 5:36 AM

The "crow" tall and mysterious birds, but the "dump" would take away some of it's mystery, Daver. "Wall" and firewalls, perhaps built on fear, protection, or just for privacy. Well done, Daver!! Love, Mikki

Sara Kendrick

May 18, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Good one..Robert Frost would be delighted with what you have written using his idea as a jumping off place..Sara

Brenda Victoria Northeast

May 17, 2012 at 11:26 PM

Very well written and envisioned : ) Bren

Poet Destroyer A

May 17, 2012 at 9:30 PM

No! No! Daver, the wall is to tall... lol... Isn't it funny how every fence has a meaning. I wonder what is behind the tallest and strongest fence? Beside privacy and keeping the world out... Not much war here in America, but still a fence is a fence,, 30,000feet or just 100 feet.. it does not protect much from a fight... But, it is a good seat for them birds.... thanks for sharing your wonderful poetry with us today;-) Take care and have yourself a good night ~ always* PD

Andrea Dietrich

May 17, 2012 at 8:56 PM

I really like this one. Didn't Robert Frost or one of those contemporary poets do one like this? Awesome, Daver.

John Rhinem

May 16, 2012 at 3:04 PM

Smile ˜ What Is Fear, Dear Precious Daver? Perhaps, A Sign Of Perdition Unto Some? Smile, But Again, Well, This Stirring Deep Inside * Like A Horse Wanting To Break Through The Gate ˜ Love, John!:) ˜