Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Understanding Either Way

The birds flutter as twilight begins
So free they seem to be...
They have no worries at the end of the day
I often wonder what it must be like,
- not to know so many things -
Yet both of us, survival is necessary either way
What can I give but food, for beauty, music they give to me?
I watch them fly around, in the world they understand,
without knowing what they bring to ours
They are fluttering in their freedom,
that goes beyond all of our limits
And nor do we know or understand!

Heidi Sands

10/2/22

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Sara Kendrick October 7, 2022 at 9:05 AM Yes, the freedom and knowledge that goes along with being a free flying bird is wonderful. I enjoyed reading this one today. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Heidi Sands October 7, 2022 at 10:29 AM Thank you Sara and you are welcome. Have a nice day :)

Harry Horsman October 5, 2022 at 9:21 PM Wow, this is so good, Heidi, a life full of purpose, without knowing the joy that is fulfilled...Could apply to lots of folk also Heidi, like this poem you've just presented to us here on soup. Enough said, to my favourites. Heidi Sands October 6, 2022 at 5:07 AM Thank you so very much for the nice comment and the favorite too, Harry. I am grateful for your support :)

Sotto Poet October 5, 2022 at 2:32 PM I admire the views you conveyed in this poetry, which is extremely appreciative of the bird melodies which are generously provided for human delight. Heidi Sands October 5, 2022 at 2:37 PM Thank you very much Sotto. :)

Valsa George October 5, 2022 at 5:57 AM Yes, Heidi, the birds never know how much delight they bring to us . It is a joy watching them flying about and singing melodiously ! Lovely little poem Heidi Sands October 5, 2022 at 8:26 AM Thank you Valsa :)

Mike Gentile October 4, 2022 at 4:46 AM Heidi, these are such beautiful interesting thoughts! I am also fascinated by birds and their freedom. You have really provided such wonderful contemplation with this one! happy Tuesday xxoo Heidi Sands October 4, 2022 at 5:00 AM Thank you Mike. It is nice to see your positive feedback. Happy Tuesday ! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 3, 2022 at 11:31 AM - The proverb says ... free as the bird ... a nice thought in your lovely poem, Heidi :) - hugs Heidi Sands October 3, 2022 at 12:20 PM Thank you For your visit and pointing that out. Hugs :)

Rico Leffanta October 3, 2022 at 11:29 AM Ah, if only birds could sleep at night without worrying if snakes, rats, cats, and other predators would raid their nest! Yet, it is wonderful to see them happily soar in the air! Enjoyed, Heidi! Aloha! Heidi Sands October 3, 2022 at 12:19 PM True. Good points Rico. Thank you for your input :)

Charles Messina October 3, 2022 at 2:32 AM The mystery of the unknown. Lovely write, Heidi. Heidi Sands October 3, 2022 at 5:11 AM Thank you for your visit and comment :)

Daisy Meadows October 3, 2022 at 1:42 AM A lovely poem. Well done. Heidi Sands October 3, 2022 at 5:10 AM Thank you Jeanette :)

Vijay Pandit October 2, 2022 at 7:06 PM They buoy on freedom wings and offer much to humanity expecting very little. A gift of nature! Heidi Sands October 3, 2022 at 5:09 AM Yes, a special gift. Thank you Vijay :)

Gershon Wolf October 2, 2022 at 6:28 PM Interesting angle, Heidi... A 'give-get' relationship, where humans get what birds give, but don't give back too much... :) gw Heidi Sands October 3, 2022 at 5:08 AM Thank you Gershon. Yes, we can feed them but their beauty and songs give us so much. I hope you have a nice day :)

Eve Roper October 2, 2022 at 6:09 PM Great imagery, Heidi. I always wondered how and where they die, their lives are so short. Thank you for your visit. Well said my friend. Many Blessings Heidi Sands October 3, 2022 at 5:07 AM Thank you Eve. There is so much to wonder about. Blessings :)

Quoth Theraven October 2, 2022 at 5:39 PM Hello Heidi, Very nice to find your 'Understanding' in survival tonight. The fall seems to bring out the Towhees high in spirit and low on the branch. -Richard Heidi Sands October 3, 2022 at 5:05 AM Thank you Richard. That sounds nice :)

Jeff Kyser October 2, 2022 at 3:44 PM I think they are given to us for a lesson, but I also think our Creator enjoys just watching them. Surely, their purpose is to bring Him glory. Heidi Sands October 2, 2022 at 3:54 PM Yes and they certainly do bring glory. Thank you Jeff. :)

Michael Tor October 2, 2022 at 3:40 PM Love your thoughts in this very appreciative Poetry in appreciation for the bird sounds that are given freely for us to enjoy. Good job Heidi in recognizing. Heidi Sands October 2, 2022 at 3:54 PM Thank you Michael. I find the birds to be both beautiful and fascinating. :)