Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

Vindicated

Winter in New York
the few stars we can see
   in its urban sky
are about to appear
You've triumphed!
    Seems that your
old
beliefs 
     were really the 
ones you should have 
     known would remain 
true 
    Birds winging overhead 
don't have to worry 
   about being right or wrong
They just fly south when the 
   cold winds blow
But you are vindicated 
and can smile discreetly 
at the image in the mirror 
laugh softly 
at the absurdity of it all

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Doris Culverhouse August 22, 2010 at 5:27 PM enjoyed this memory....I spent a year in Atlanta and remember those starless nights. Really scared to go out in the night.

Sara Kendrick February 22, 2010 at 9:07 AM Interesting topic on which you have chosen to write. Birds are excellent predictors of the seasons of the year and I am glad that you have included them in your lines. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara

Joanna Smith January 18, 2010 at 8:09 AM i love this poem, a great winter poem.

John Freeman January 17, 2010 at 8:56 AM I enjoyed your artful words, in majestically chosen stars as a metaphore. Sincerely, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire January 13, 2010 at 6:59 AM Hi Matthew, regarding your comment, I'm a member of the NWF as well. In fact, I buy most of my Christmas presents through their catalogs. It's good to know there are others who support this great cause! Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown January 12, 2010 at 4:47 AM I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning Matthew. Thank you so much for sharing it with us here at PoetrySoup. Love, Carol

Doris Culverhouse January 11, 2010 at 6:18 PM you did very good, enjoyed reading today!

Carolyn Devonshire January 11, 2010 at 3:22 PM How do you find those stars in the New York sky, Matthew? This is a very clever write and the reference to ""old beliefs" being the truest is right on the money. And the last five lines make quite a statement about being able to maintain a sense of humor. Very nice work! Love, Carolyn