We Are Manipulating

under the free shadow
of the huge tree
we are manipulating
experiencing the
velocity of the
wind
golden light
children of the sun
surrounds
escaped green parrot
on the breaking
branch
calling my name
i am hesitant
orphan boys playing
with unbouncing
cotton balls
i am reluctant
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Vaso Avatar
March 31, 2016 at 12:22 AM
I confess, I could read so much into this, and I am sure I could be wrong 100 times, yet I still loved this poem! You are a true poet to stir such thoughts!
Osho Avatar
March 31, 2016 at 4:36 AM
thanks arthur. i enjoy your poems too. been away recently. it is an inspiration coming from you a great poet that too after a while. the next few poems i write are dedicated to you. i will write a few soon thanks again
Dunn Avatar
March 7, 2016 at 3:12 PM
Dear Francis You say so much for such a short poem, love the depth of your imagery, you have a wonderful concept of word usage, you use them like a skilled surgeon to express what you wish for the reader to glen what you are trying to express, nicely done, cheri
Osho Avatar
March 7, 2016 at 8:30 PM
ty cheri.coming from you a master poet yourself a great expresser of imagery and words and writing long works it is an honour.thanks again.what happened to your book. 100 poems will suffice. i am editing and sketching my book. procrastination is the problem.try sketching instead of photos. the photos cannot hold a candle for your work.original poets like you dont need artificial pics.for me it i
Gazbowski Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 7:54 PM
Delightful story telling, enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing.
Osho Avatar
March 4, 2016 at 8:03 PM
ty lenny
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