Go Fly a Kite

This is the season
For flying a kite.
Succumb to the wind
And indulge in delight.

Release enough string
So it rises with ease
And watch how it dances
And dips in the breeze.

With tail all a’flutter,
It tugs at its tether
To frolic with glee
In this blustery weather.

I don’t understand
In the midst of a fight,
Why someone will tell you
To go fly a kite.

It’s meant as an insult,
To vex and annoy,
But kite-flying always
Engenders such joy.

I guess some expressions
Fall far out of style,
For flying a kite
Is a path to a smile.

For Gwendolen Rix's "Lets Go Fly a Kite" contest

Thanks to Andrea Dietrich for being an inspiration and a kindred spirit.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 9:55 PM
A wonderful journey with your KiteI really enjoy this one, and congratulations on your winning place xx
Maverick Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Enjoyed this smiley kite write Ilene.. congrats on a top spot.)
Brown Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Gwen's "Lets Go Fly A Kite" contest Ilene. Love, Carol
Burch Avatar
April 15, 2012 at 10:07 PM
Congratulations Ilene!! on your win! well done my friend...big hugs,love deb
Song Avatar
April 15, 2012 at 6:33 PM
Hi Eileen. A wonderful entry for my contest and one that I especially enjoyed ... it has such a strong sense of rhyme -- almost Seussical. Great tho'ts on a popular phrase!!! Love, Gwendolen
Pettit Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 1:32 AM
Gwen should like this one. I like it very much.
Novotny Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 11:40 PM
I build kites and have never understood the derogatory reference in Go Fly A Kite. This piece may be the closest to enjoying kite-flying one might get without some string in hand. - Chuck
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 30, 2012 at 2:40 AM
Love it this is superb Ilene xx
Devonshire Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 4:18 PM
Andrea is a great source of inspiration, Ilene. I love the way you got into the saying of "go fly a kite" when we want to get rid of someone. Excellent entry for Gwen's contest! Winning wishes for you. Love, Carolyn
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace