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Not the Bird

I can see myself
Outside my window
I'm not the bird on the wire
But the pole on which the wire is strung
With a hundred other cables cut and hung
Limp and spent
Outdated and irrelevant

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W.A. Cholt

August 4, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Great poem. It definitely connects and resonates with an undeniable truth that we all experience at different times in our lives.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

August 4, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Thank you so much W.A.; my muse was certainly channeling something universal that day. xomo!

Valerie Staton

February 2, 2018 at 12:38 PM

Cute! Enjoyed reading!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

February 3, 2018 at 8:24 AM

Thank you Valerie :) xomo!

Lunita Blanca

December 18, 2017 at 2:53 PM

Excellent use of similes that don't require explanation. Well done.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

December 18, 2017 at 5:45 PM

Thank you Carlos :)

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu

November 13, 2017 at 4:09 AM

This is exciting. Can you see me also on the wire?

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

November 13, 2017 at 7:15 AM

I usually see you soaring :)

Robert Lindley

November 1, 2017 at 4:46 PM

Congratulations on this being chosen POTD my friend. A well deserved recognition for such a gem..

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

November 2, 2017 at 7:50 AM

Thank you my dear :) much love and hugs!

Robert Lindley

November 1, 2017 at 4:43 PM

BACK TO CONGRATULATE YOU ON HAVING POTD WITH THIS GEM MY FRIEND. Let thy pen fly and for thy verses please us greatly, as none can truly deny..

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

November 2, 2017 at 7:38 AM

You fill my face with smile my friend <3 bless!

Afzal Nusker

October 28, 2017 at 11:59 PM

Outstanding poem, Maureen. I love the metaphors here.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

November 2, 2017 at 7:48 AM

Thank you so much Afzal, so happy you so enjoyed! :) xomo!

Connie Marcum Wong

October 28, 2017 at 4:49 PM

I can read into this metaphors. We all see ourselves in different light. Congratulations on having this unique poem honored with POTD Maureen! : )

Robert Johnson

October 27, 2017 at 2:47 PM

Captivating title. Had to read it. Congrats on potd. Sounds like it's time for a new pole. :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 27, 2017 at 9:33 PM

Lol! Thank you :)

Michael Vacek

October 27, 2017 at 9:35 AM

I wouldn't want to be the 'bird on the wire...' I think the phrase originates from a method of catching birds where the wire is coated with a sticky material and when stuck the birds frantically try to escape to no avail. I took your poem a different direction, taking note of how others try to use our past hurts to their advantage not realizing that we have already cut these tethers in our quest for freedom. You say so much with so few words

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 27, 2017 at 9:51 AM

Wild. For me it's honouring Leonard Cohen, a favourite of mine, in hindsight, that he may be referencing; always room for an old song to sing new.

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 26, 2017 at 4:00 AM

- Sorry, a little late Maureen ... but, congratulations on your p.o.t.d. ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 26, 2017 at 7:27 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise :) bless & hugs! momo

Vijay Pandit

October 25, 2017 at 2:50 PM

Congrats Maureen--on POTD--lovely poem!

Silent One

October 25, 2017 at 8:52 AM

Congrats on POTD..

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 25, 2017 at 8:53 AM

Thank you dear :) A lovely day to you! xomo

Gregory Richard Barden

October 25, 2017 at 4:45 AM

Congratulations on Poem of the Day, Dear Friend - awesome stuff! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 25, 2017 at 7:03 AM

Thank you Greg :) xomo <3

Jan Allison

October 25, 2017 at 4:14 AM

woohooo a very worthy POTD Lin and now I have to go back to the poem to see the pic that accompanies POTD hee hee:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison

October 26, 2017 at 5:57 AM

sorry Mo the gremlin was playing tricks it often happens with POTD, many congrats Mo:-( hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 25, 2017 at 6:59 AM

:o your message was misdelivered Jan xomo

Winged Warrior

October 25, 2017 at 3:49 AM

Congrats my friend...excellent write...POTD!!!...Yahoo!!!...god bless...*WW*

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 25, 2017 at 7:02 AM

You make me smile so! Thank you dear poet :) xomo!

Roy Pett

October 24, 2017 at 4:25 PM

Congratulations on achieving POTD with this very cleverly written poem Maureen, you are very talented. :))

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 24, 2017 at 4:28 PM

Thank you so much Roy :) bless you! xomo

Patricia Cresswell

October 24, 2017 at 1:36 PM

Not to me my poetess. You are my heroine holding staunchly to those tiring wires. I love this piece and will put it in my treasure box.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 24, 2017 at 4:23 PM

Thank thank thank you Patricia :) thems neighbours were too close anyway! Love and hugs xomo!

Patricia Cresswell

October 24, 2017 at 1:38 PM

congratulations on the poem of the day. I am setting off fire crackers in your hour. Oh alright and it bugs the neighbours.

Eve Roper

October 24, 2017 at 12:55 PM

Congratulations on POTD , Maureen.

Kim Rodrigues

October 24, 2017 at 10:31 AM

Congrats on POTD!

Kim Rodrigues

October 24, 2017 at 11:32 AM

Thanks so much my dear sweet friend! xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 24, 2017 at 11:30 AM

Thank you Kim :) I bid you a wonderful and smooth day! xomo

Charlie Smith

October 24, 2017 at 10:22 AM

Wow Maureen! Terrific write, congratulations for POTD honors...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 24, 2017 at 11:28 AM

Thank you so much Charlie :) xomo!

Sunlite Wanter

October 24, 2017 at 10:11 AM

I never tire of watching the birds on the wires in the back of my house - wondering how they never get electrocuted. Now I believe I shall applaud the poles! Congratulations!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

October 24, 2017 at 11:26 AM

I never tire too :) thank you! A wonderful day to you lovely! xomo!