Patricia Cresswell Poet Free verse

Paper Bird

PAPER BIRD

I made a paper bird
white like a dove
folded it so carefully
wanted it to fly
softly through the evening air
from my window to the apple tree
but it floated to the grass and settled
there was grace in the time it floated
and wonder as the night breeze lifted it
so gently to its downward destination
but I wanted it to fly
I made a paper bird.

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Jannie Breedt January 4, 2018 at 2:35 PM Hi Patricia, You origami bird is your gift and I know you wrote a poem on it. Make another and make it go all the way to the apple tree. The breeze must come. Its so sad but so beautifully written. I hope youre ok. Love Jannie Patricia Cresswell January 19, 2018 at 6:14 PM I thank you Jannie for your friendship and encouragement.

John Fleming January 1, 2018 at 3:26 PM There is a wistful sense of longing attached to this poem...skillfully penned, Patricia. Catch up with you very soon. My warmest regards as always. :) john Patricia Cresswell January 19, 2018 at 6:15 PM Hello dear Poet thank you foe your words.

Silent One January 1, 2018 at 11:18 AM Delightful poem Patricia..

Vijay Pandit January 1, 2018 at 7:30 AM What a delightful, beautiful poem..I see the bird floating..I feel the words charming..and the creativity flowing..well done Patricia!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 1, 2018 at 12:27 AM Love this Patricia, a fave... of course bird nerd muses doves always go to ground, try an albatross ;) Happy New Year to you my sweet sister of the pen. Much love and well wishes! xomo <3

Line Gauthier December 31, 2017 at 9:20 PM Charming, Patricia. Love it. Best wishes to you for the new year!

Lunita Blanca December 31, 2017 at 8:56 PM Patricia, there are times when no matter what we do, the outcome is the same.