Rudiments of Wings

As a grey dove, nestlings are taught
     The Basic Rudiments of Wings:
if one falls, it cannot be caught
     First, learn to fly, then how to sing.
A perfect lesson elders bring.
     A human babe, on other hand,
is often caught before he stands.
    So, as life goes, if he should fall,
expects a catch before he lands.
     He needs to learn how to forestall.

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Date: 3/1/2022 1:00:00 AM
Wow a great thoughtprovoking poem that inspires to not prevent each little fall, for flight comes only after a few stumbles yes. Kudos! <<<<<<<>>>>>>>^^^^^^^>>>>><<<<<<<< Plz read and comment my newest poem too.
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Date: 2/28/2022 6:16:00 PM
Very nice, Ann!
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Date: 2/28/2022 3:25:00 PM
i love the poem you wrote. It's so lovely and such a good description of rudiments. I would never have thought of that one :)
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Date: 2/28/2022 3:00:00 PM
Love this one and your take on "rudiments of wings" It has so many interpretations. Very interesting to see the many ones.
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Date: 2/26/2022 11:37:00 AM
Quite true as many nestlings never get off the ground! Aloha!
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 2/27/2022 10:09:00 AM
Native Americans do the same. Better one should perish than the whole family . . . ? Aloha!
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Ann Peck
Date: 2/26/2022 4:13:00 PM
Hey Rico! Yeah, the wild can be difficult. I once raised finches.Tho domesticated, they retain wild genes. If a bird is born with a deformity, mama won't feed, so it dies. Good for the flock but sad to watch. Take care over there :)
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