I'Ll Never See a Bird Up Close

There it goes

Fluttering along

With the breath of spring

As its rustling wings echo

In my ears like permanent memories,

Its image brightening the day scenery.

 

But as I tiptoe as if the grass was thin ice

My close view is what I sacrificed,

When the bird flapped its wings and

Soars away

 As if my tiptoes

Brought rumbling tremors.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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July 3, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 24, 2016 at 8:33 PM
taja bankhead, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA...
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July 28, 2015 at 10:22 PM
Taja, I enjoyed reading your poem today. Take Care. **SKAT**
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