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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the bird on the wire But the pole on which the wire is strung With a hundred other cables cut and hung Limp and spent Outdated and irrelevant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

Date: 8/4/2020 3:07:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/4/2020 3:53:00 PM

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

Valerie Staton

Date: 2/2/2018 12:38:00 PM

Cute! Enjoyed reading!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/3/2018 8:24:00 AM

Thank you Valerie :) xomo!

Lunita Blanca

Date: 12/18/2017 2:53:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 12/18/2017 5:45:00 PM

Thank you Carlos :)

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu

Date: 11/13/2017 4:09:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 11/13/2017 7:15:00 AM

I usually see you soaring :)

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/1/2017 4:46:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 11/2/2017 7:50:00 AM

Thank you my dear :) much love and hugs!

Robert Lindley

Date: 11/1/2017 4:43:00 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
Date: 11/2/2017 7:38:00 AM

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

Afzal Nusker

Date: 10/28/2017 11:59:00 PM

Outstanding poem, Maureen. I love the metaphors here.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 11/2/2017 7:48:00 AM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/28/2017 4:49:00 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

Date: 10/27/2017 2:47:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/27/2017 9:33:00 PM

Lol! Thank you :)

Michael Vacek

Date: 10/27/2017 9:35:00 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
Date: 10/27/2017 9:51:00 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

Date: 10/26/2017 4:00:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/26/2017 7:27:00 AM

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

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/25/2017 2:50:00 PM

Congrats Maureen--on POTD--lovely poem!

Silent One

Date: 10/25/2017 8:52:00 AM

Congrats on POTD..

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/25/2017 8:53:00 AM

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

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/25/2017 4:45:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/25/2017 7:03:00 AM

Thank you Greg :) xomo <3

Jan Allison

Date: 10/25/2017 4:14:00 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
Date: 10/26/2017 5:57:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/25/2017 6:59:00 AM

:o your message was misdelivered Jan xomo

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/25/2017 3:49:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/25/2017 7:02:00 AM

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

Roy Pett

Date: 10/24/2017 4:25:00 PM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/24/2017 4:28:00 PM

Thank you so much Roy :) bless you! xomo

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 10/24/2017 1:36:00 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
Date: 10/24/2017 4:23:00 PM

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

Patricia Cresswell
Date: 10/24/2017 1:38:00 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

Date: 10/24/2017 12:55:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD , Maureen.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/24/2017 10:31:00 AM

Congrats on POTD!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/24/2017 11:32:00 AM

Thanks so much my dear sweet friend! xx

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/24/2017 11:30:00 AM

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

Charlie Smith

Date: 10/24/2017 10:22:00 AM

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

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/24/2017 11:28:00 AM

Thank you so much Charlie :) xomo!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 10/24/2017 10:11:00 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
Date: 10/24/2017 11:26:00 AM

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

Hannah Borke

Date: 10/24/2017 9:48:00 AM

Wonderful metaphor, though suggestive that you're skinny -- lucky!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 10/24/2017 11:18:00 AM

Giggles, nope I'm no sapling xomo!