Jumbo Jet Or Jackdaw

If only we could fly like 
those that tweet or hoot
without aid of jet or 
parachute

For I sure don't like 
wings that roar
just so that they take off 
and soar

Ah to fly without diesel 
or fuel
Oh to halt that midair 
duel

Birds they don't pollute 
the air
nor need they any airline 
fare

So if only I too could rise 
and glide
and let the wind be my 
sole guide

I'd be happy to fly all the 
way to 'em' stars
if I was assured I'd risk 
no charred scars.

Flying without aviation 
formalities
I could be sightseeing 
many more cities

Ah I so wish to fly just 
like a jay or jackdaw
Then I'd fly across all and 
every border
For I'd know nor follow
no man-made law!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 12/16/2013 6:53:00 PM
I too want the same thing - SOAR HIGH AND FREE.. Nice one! :)
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Date: 11/16/2013 8:34:00 PM
Love your imaginative soaring...when we join the ranks of angels we will be free to be as one with Nature. Be well. SuZ
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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 11/17/2013 2:17:00 PM
Thanx 4 a great coment Suz D. Wow yes d idea of being angels
Date: 11/11/2013 4:49:00 AM
Congratulations on the win, S.Zaynub
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Date: 11/10/2013 9:42:00 PM
S Z... Congratulations, thanks for the support..... ~SKAT~ LOVE
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Date: 10/31/2013 9:51:00 PM
the poem has good flow and good rhyme ..beautiful ... liked it ... 7 marks
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Date: 10/28/2013 7:50:00 AM
This is beautifully written dear friend... it has a feeling of freedom! A very nice write... xoxoxox
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Date: 10/23/2013 3:41:00 AM
Aloha... enlightening thoughts and very well done young poet... the last two lines say the truth within... "For I'd know nor follow no man-made law!" this is the true freedom offered by such aforementioned thoughts... travelling with the power assist of one's mind... all of the best from this life, to you, and all of your relations... Michael.
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Date: 10/23/2013 1:30:00 AM
this flies with a certain kind of joy, s.. wonderfully quilled!.. thanks for dropping by..:) huggs
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Date: 10/22/2013 7:15:00 PM
Nicely done I enjoyed reading this tonight also thank you for the comments. cheri
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Date: 10/22/2013 12:00:00 PM
What a clever way to express your views on flight. I'd rather leave it all to the birds. Well done and much enjoyed
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Date: 10/22/2013 10:09:00 AM
Beautiful poem .. I hope that you always communicate .. Regards
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Date: 10/22/2013 9:06:00 AM
Your poetry is genuine and admirable. Yes, any man would like to fly as a bird, I too, and your poem helped me to dream
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Date: 10/22/2013 4:44:00 AM
NAPENDA SHAIRI YAKO
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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri
Date: 10/22/2013 5:36:00 AM
Thanx im an indian lassie but i hav learnt kiswahili fine.
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