Jan Allison Poet Rhyme

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THE TITLE IS TAKEN FROM A SONG BY LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Free Bird

Today I’m feeling rather down
Can’t always be happy and be a clown

I will sit and be a quiet bird
No pretty song will be heard

I’ll hide my head under my wing
And shed a tear instead of sing

The sun is shining it’s a lovely day
Wish I could spread my wings and fly away

Guess on days when life is tough
Being a wild bird just isn’t enough

Tomorrow I’ll spread my wings and fly
Look out for me I’ll be in the sky

So if you see me circling round
Throw a crumb I’ll swoop to the ground

I’ll eat the crumb and be refreshed
And back to happy which is the best

Jan Allison
20th August 2014

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Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper October 8, 2016 at 9:49 PM A charming write here Jan. I think we all imagine birds as free and happy. I guess we never realize they too can have feelings of unhappiness as well...even though they are free to fly where ever they like. Same as us...we all have our days as well. This one made me think and thinking is a great thing -yes? LOL Very nice! MC

Charmaine Chircop August 20, 2014 at 4:09 PM Hi Jan..You brought so much joy to our lives,you don't deserve crumbs but the best of warm and hearty bread.What doesn t kill us make us stronger sweet lady.You re going to be ok..You'll see.I'm moved by your poem dear. Jan Allison August 20, 2014 at 4:12 PM Thanks Charmaine - felt really low but my happy muse is back now but i do like this sad poem and it inspired Eileen and Lyric man to write poems too so its good:-) Hugs jan xxx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 20, 2014 at 8:11 AM Real lively poetry Jan! Thnx for sharing! Jan Allison August 20, 2014 at 9:53 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Dr Sharma:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Tim Smith August 20, 2014 at 8:08 AM Come and sit upon my perch Jan and I will stroke your feathers....A beautiful but sad write.....many hugs Tim Jan Allison August 20, 2014 at 9:52 AM Aww thanks Tim but it is too far for me to fly - would fall off my perch if I did LOL :-) Hugs jan xx

Richard Lamoureux August 20, 2014 at 7:55 AM This is a sad but beautiful write Jan. I'm glad Eileen's poem directed me back to this one. Jan Allison August 20, 2014 at 9:52 AM Thanks for dropping by Richard i am so glad i inspired Eileen to write her wonderful poem:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Eileen Manassian August 20, 2014 at 6:39 AM OH Jan...you are a pretty bird. I hope you find your song soon. This is a pretty write...We all need love and affection...Crumbs must turn to banquet soon! Hugs Jan Allison August 20, 2014 at 7:17 AM I'm glad Eileen - I will look out for it - will sign out now catch you later:-) Hugs jan xxx Eileen Manassian August 20, 2014 at 7:15 AM Yes...do chirp sweetie...You bring so much joy to everyone. :) Hugs Eileen Manassian August 20, 2014 at 7:08 AM Jan...this last line I wrote in my comment line has sparked a poem in me...Crumbs to banquet. See how inspiration works? Your word crumbs.... ;) Hugs Jan Allison August 20, 2014 at 6:42 AM Thanks Eileen - guess I've been wearing a happy mask lately, writing the footles have helped - Hope I will be chirping loudly tomorrow LOL Hugs Jan xxxx