Paige Hind Poet Verse

Fly Away, Birdie

A bird pulls up a 
girl's smile —
sings rooted, broken shoo.
trees have been there
before her time —
they have no more time

Shadows leave their boughs,
seen in the light, where
she never lifts off gently, 
she's never flying easy,
such is intensity —
fly away

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Sam Kauffman May 19, 2026 at 11:13 AM Wonderful metaphoric poem, Paige. A perfect picture of life's challenges as we wing our way though each day. Blessings!

Bj Legros Kelley May 19, 2026 at 6:53 AM Very moving poem, and sad. May she find her wings and fly freely into the beauty that awaits her.

I Am Anaya May 17, 2026 at 11:24 PM Paige, she's never flying easy, this is very confining, hopelessly caged! Remember, if you love set it free if comes back it's meant to be Blessings

Ink Empress May 17, 2026 at 10:45 PM Ahhh fly away, but will she know how to flap her wings and soar? When all she knew was angst and to be caged amidst all? I wonder sometimes, as Iv let so many birds fly, and hope they find their way into love and light. Pleasure reading Sendin you light always

Valsa George May 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM Well worded and moving, dear Paige. Let her fly away into the world of freedom.

Sotto Poet May 17, 2026 at 9:11 AM Paige, your poetry is profound and full of vivid images. Beautifully expressed, the anguish of wanting freedom but being unable to soar away is palpable in your words.

Silent One May 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM A deep poem Paige.. I can feel the angst in your words, where someone wants to be free, but find it difficult to fly away... nicely done..

Kim Rodrigues May 17, 2026 at 5:29 AM Interesting bird imagery, even in shadows. Fave!

Ghairo Daniels May 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM Excellent title, Paige. Flying easy above intensity is an interesting juxtaposition. They seem opposites, but one can only fly easy when one is intense ~ it’s about holding the paradox when God allows us into flying away ie. true liberation. A concise apt last line. Xxx.

Nette Onclaud May 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM bittersweet the shoo and fly way...engrossing, paige!

Andrea Dietrich May 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM This was an enjoyable one to read this evening. This may be my last comment for the night. Have a great Sunday, Paige