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If Love Is a Birdcage

If love is a birdcage, I shall sing With silver bars in harmony We keep content these tiny wings As grace balanced so artfully With silver bars in harmony We gather mirrors of the sky As grace balanced so artfully By oval patterns, we still fly We gather mirrors of the sky So close, our dome's heavenly blue By oval patterns, we still fly Our feathered universe of two So close, our dome's heavenly blue We keep content these tiny wings Our feathered universe of two If love is a birdcage, I shall sing. 6/15/21

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Susan Lawrence

Date: 7/6/2021 1:01:00 PM

Michelle, Beautiful ! I read it out loud the second time and it just sounded so lovely in the air. You have made magic here in this poetic form. I love Our feathered universe of two If love is a birdcage, I shall sing. All best wishes to you, Susan :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/3/2021 9:12:00 AM

Ah, dear Michelle, you triumphant, joyous and talented pen captures my heart and imagination with this extraordinary pantoum. Metaphorically and emotionally beautiful, I soar on the aria you sing and revel in the contentment of tiny wings. A masterwork and a fav! Warmest wishes, my sweet friend.. ~Susan

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/21/2021 7:32:00 AM

Interesting perspective. Myself I think Love is a tree and still I will sing. Thanks for your visit.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/18/2021 8:43:00 AM

Wow my talented friend and gifted poetess - love your pantoum, wish you all the best in the contest and love your lovely loving nest, your birdcage, which brought you together so that you are one and can fly in and out of it, as you sing of the love you share within it, brilliant Michelle, hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 6/18/2021 7:47:00 AM

Cute idea and flows nicely.

David Scott

Date: 6/17/2021 3:49:00 AM

Love the rhymin pattern remons me of a poem l wrote called togeather like birds of a feather joind in unity love the change in verses lm sure you will do well great metaphores for two lovers xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/16/2021 11:58:00 AM

Good to hear you "singing" after that long silence!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 6:57:00 PM

Yes I had quite a drought there, thanks for your comment!

Ken Rone

Date: 6/16/2021 8:21:00 AM

Michelle - I am always stunned with how well you manipulate difficult forms to render a beautiful poem...in all respects. - My best to you today, Ken

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 6:58:00 PM

I am so flattered by your generous compliment, am hoping your day and week are going well for you also~

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/16/2021 7:41:00 AM

WoW! Michelle, This is a good entry for the contest. I really liked your interpretation of the picture. You did a great job with the form as well. “ Our Feathered Universe Of Two”was an exceptional line. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-)Alexis

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 6:59:00 PM

Thank you, I was thinking a birdcage can be cozy and intimate, so I went in that direction, appreciate your comment!

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/16/2021 4:56:00 AM

What a beautiful poem built on the picture of the birds that you have written. This is a piece of art, a word sculpture with exquisite shading and a beautiful message. Michelle, it's always a pleasure to read your poetry, and I'm looking forward to reading more. Blessings and best regards.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 7:00:00 PM

You are very kind, I am touched by your warm words, and I enjoy your poems as well! Am hoping you are having a good week~

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/16/2021 12:58:00 AM

A form I struggle with Michelle but you've made it look easy, best of luck in the contest. Tom

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 7:01:00 PM

It is not difficult to learn, you should try it sometime! Thanks for your visit, Tom~

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/15/2021 7:28:00 PM

Michelle, I love a good pantoum, and you have nailed it. Best wishes in Eve's contest.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 7:02:00 PM

Appreciate it, thank you very much~

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/15/2021 3:22:00 PM

Michelle, this is a wonderful pantoum! Best wishes in the contest! Blessings, Kim M

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 7:02:00 PM

Thank you, Kim, blessings to you also!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/15/2021 3:12:00 PM

This is a masterpiece-- a word painting in precious brushstrokes. Always a treat to read your poems Michelle. This has to win BIG.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 7:02:00 PM

You are so kind, I appreciate your encouring remarks, thank you!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/15/2021 3:01:00 PM

This is sweeter than a nightingale's tweet, Michelle. Contest or no, it's enchanting and endearing! Bravo, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 7:03:00 PM

You are sweet for saying so, thank you, my friend :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/15/2021 2:54:00 PM

what a beautiful poem based on the picture of those birds. I hope you do really well in the contest with this one.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 6/16/2021 7:04:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and comment, am always glad to hear from you!