Let Go

Notice how the birds sing long after we listen.
We oft’ are engulfed with our trampoline thoughts.

With gossiping beaks, they chirp and they flap.
We mimic their tweets, in our minds, as we beat

out the negativity of tenacious tumbleweed and burrs.
When wings catch the air - either we can’t breathe

or we catch commonsense  & attempt a sound mind landing.
The canal, closest to the great outdoors, detects signals

of the sweetest sounds, beckoning the eavesdropper -
reminders of a mother’s cradle drop; will we fly?

Let go; indeed fly. Flap those wings. Give it a try, baby bird.
All ‘round, the spellbound flight of robins, bluejays, sparrows.
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Date: 3/7/2024 2:04:00 PM
Kim, we certainly have to try to fly at some point. Flying is a great metaphor for doing and believe me I know....I am still a certificated flight instructor, although I refuse to get in a plane anymore.
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Date: 3/7/2024 12:43:00 PM
Dear Kim, This is very motivational in it's spiritual message to just let go and fly. very well done dear poetess.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/7/2024 12:55:00 PM
Thank you, Nancy!
Date: 3/6/2024 8:09:00 AM
Dear kim, this is so very deep and so well woven, it made me think and it resonated on a soul level, as i see that too around, and how clever and creative of you to use nature to depict and phrase innermost thoughts in such a captivating cadence: I especially felt “With gossiping beaks, they chirp and they flap. We mimic their tweets, in our minds, as we beat” soulfully moving’ profound write! Pleasure reading your work; sending you light always: a fave it is
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/6/2024 9:40:00 AM
Thank you so much! I appreciate you, Ink Empress! Blessings xx
Date: 3/6/2024 5:32:00 AM
Wow. I love birds and I love this poem. The second line is amazing too...trampoline thoughts. A Fave for me :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/6/2024 9:41:00 AM
Thank you, dear Heidi! :) xx
Date: 3/5/2024 7:20:00 AM
This one spells hope and new beginning! I love this! A fave for me!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/5/2024 10:59:00 AM
Thank you, JCB!
Date: 3/4/2024 6:11:00 PM
Dear Kim, Wow this is breathtaking! The imagery of the birds and "trampoline thoughts" perfectly captures the struggle to quiet our minds. We get so caught up in negativity, it feels like we can't breathe. But then, that beautiful image of the canal – a reminder of calmness, like a mother's touch. And the final line? Pure magic. "Let go; fly" – a powerful call to embrace freedom and peace. Kim, this poem truly soars. - Blessings, Daniel
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/5/2024 5:43:00 AM
Thank you so much for your comment! Nature draws us in, if we but listen. Blessings, dear one!
Date: 3/4/2024 5:01:00 PM
wonderful, we should more often listen to birds, great and inspiring, thanks Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/5/2024 5:47:00 AM
Glad you feel inspired! Today we are in for much rain. Not surprisingly, the sky with clouds was pink.
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