Michelle Faulkner Poet Pantoum

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 July 6, 2021 at 1:01 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 July 3, 2021 at 9:12 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 June 21, 2021 at 7:32 AM Interesting perspective. Myself I think Love is a tree and still I will sing. Thanks for your visit.

Jennifer Proxenos June 18, 2021 at 8:43 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 June 18, 2021 at 7:47 AM Cute idea and flows nicely.

David Scott June 17, 2021 at 3:49 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 June 16, 2021 at 11:58 AM Good to hear you "singing" after that long silence! Michelle Faulkner June 16, 2021 at 6:57 PM Yes I had quite a drought there, thanks for your comment!

Ken Rone June 16, 2021 at 8:21 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 June 16, 2021 at 6:58 PM I am so flattered by your generous compliment, am hoping your day and week are going well for you also~

Alexis Y. June 16, 2021 at 7:41 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 June 16, 2021 at 6:59 PM Thank you, I was thinking a birdcage can be cozy and intimate, so I went in that direction, appreciate your comment!

Sotto Poet June 16, 2021 at 4:56 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 June 16, 2021 at 7:00 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 June 16, 2021 at 12:58 AM A form I struggle with Michelle but you've made it look easy, best of luck in the contest. Tom Michelle Faulkner June 16, 2021 at 7:01 PM It is not difficult to learn, you should try it sometime! Thanks for your visit, Tom~

L Milton Hankins June 15, 2021 at 7:28 PM Michelle, I love a good pantoum, and you have nailed it. Best wishes in Eve's contest. Michelle Faulkner June 16, 2021 at 7:02 PM Appreciate it, thank you very much~

Kim Merryman June 15, 2021 at 3:22 PM Michelle, this is a wonderful pantoum! Best wishes in the contest! Blessings, Kim M Michelle Faulkner June 16, 2021 at 7:02 PM Thank you, Kim, blessings to you also!

Vijay Pandit June 15, 2021 at 3:12 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 June 16, 2021 at 7:02 PM You are so kind, I appreciate your encouring remarks, thank you!

Gershon Wolf June 15, 2021 at 3:01 PM This is sweeter than a nightingale's tweet, Michelle. Contest or no, it's enchanting and endearing! Bravo, Gershon Michelle Faulkner June 16, 2021 at 7:03 PM You are sweet for saying so, thank you, my friend :)

Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2021 at 2:54 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 June 16, 2021 at 7:04 PM Thank you for your visit and comment, am always glad to hear from you!