Jack Kelly Poet Narrative

Parrotman

PARROTMAN
Jack Kelly

The parrot proudly perched
On the branch outside her cage
As she sang her song of freedom
As she danced upon her stage.

And all who passed did marvel
At the sounds she did expel
At the beauty of her pagentry
And the story she did tell.

But when she finished singing
Her keeper hooked her chain
Her eyes soon filled with sorrow
Her face soon filled with shame.

And I couldn’t help but wonder
I couldn’t help but guess
At why she didn’t fly away
Why she settled for less.

But then I saw a mirror
Reflections of my past
The treatment centers I’d walked into
The recoveries that didn’t last.

T’was then that I remembered
T’was then that I recalled

The boundaries of a cage
Are more secure than freedom’s call.     


Copyright © 2003 Kelly
www.thelazarushouse.net

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Poet Destroyer A June 4, 2015 at 11:34 PM Jack, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Skat A June 1, 2015 at 11:45 PM Jack, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Viv Wigley May 31, 2015 at 7:58 AM What a poignant first submission, Jack. Very moving. Great write. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I'm sure that your fellow wordsmiths will enjoy reading your work as I have done. Enjoy your time here. Regards, Viv Jack Kelly May 31, 2015 at 10:53 AM Thanks Viv. Nice to be part of such a wonderful group. Regards, Jack