Parrot

P - Perched on  a fruit bearing tree you will see me
A - Attracting everyone with my alluring colours
R - Ripe fruits are my all time favourite
R - Red chillies too I love to eat
O - Often I imitate human voice
T - Talking my pictures is great fun

That was past.

Now I live in a cage, a lonely life,
I can't move much, cannot fly, 
no one to talk to, no family,
I wish I was not so beautiful,
I wish I couldn't imitate humans...

Please set me free. I beg of you.

With the coming of corona, 
you would  have hopefully, 
understood my plight. 

At least now set me free!

One thing is for sure,
if man doesn't set free all in his captivity,
he will be caged in his house forever.

Date: 7/22/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Deepa Avatar
August 3, 2020 at 4:41 AM
Beautifully expressed poem on parrot. Yes,its the current plight of all confined ones. You've written it with true emotions.I can understand that.Congrats on your win:-) Keep writing .Keep inspiring .Take care. Best wishes from Deepa:-)
Balasubramanian Avatar
August 3, 2020 at 5:02 AM
Thanks Deepa. Congratulations to you too.. your muse was wonderful. I feel pain when I see caged animals and birds. If these poems can change someone's mind I would only be too glad. Take care. Rama
Mishra Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 4:38 AM
You've portrayed two contrasting phases of a parrot's life in such a heartfelt muse Rama. Congratulations on your win! :)
Balasubramanian Avatar
August 2, 2020 at 6:25 AM
Thanks Aditi. You muse was outstanding. Congrats to you too.stay blessed
Kitchin Avatar
August 1, 2020 at 1:13 PM
Rama, Congratulations on your winning placement, liked the creativity in this.
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