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" You were born with wings, why do you prefer to crawl?"  Rumi

As born again blossoms bloom, who am I to wilt upon the dawn of spring, as I can see morning robins gather to bless me with the melodies they sing. Their once melancholic lullaby, disappears with every drop of rain, in cloudless, bright blues skies, they have sang away winter's pain. I watch them collect fallen twigs, nimbly, creating their new nests, rebuilding something that was once broken, fighting valiantly against nature's tests. They're aware that predators lurk, so when sunset sinks at silent twilight, I wonder where do they seek shelter, so they don't become prey of the night. With philosopher eyes the mind ponders what if birds were born without both wings. How would they fly to freedom when trapped? Would we still hear the melodies a robin sings? When bewildered in the wilderness, some slither softly, lost in melancholic motions, submerging slowly in shallow streams, unable to control their erratic emotions. We are blessed with spiritual wings, but some prefer to remain within their cocoon. Unable to learn from the homecoming of birds, their authentic-self, struggles to hum in tune. In the migration of misunderstood minds, we can become lost among unknown silhouettes, like dead petals ignored by butterflies, our inflictions turn us into marionettes. Darkness will always consume our horizons, so as I arrive upon illuminations ledge, I revel in the belief my spirit will fly if my foundations crumble at the edge.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2025




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Date: 3/12/2025 12:45:00 AM
Love the quote and the uplifting poem is fabulous!
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Date: 3/11/2025 1:42:00 PM
Wonderful piece. Great imagery. Perfect for Springtime. Enjoyed. Keep writing.
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Date: 3/2/2025 2:51:00 AM
I revel in the belief my spirit will fly. Dear Silent One, its been a while since I last read one of your poems. I'm sorry I haven't been around. Just wanted you to know I truly believe that when we write poems such as this, we are actually flying. Love
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Date: 2/23/2025 7:24:00 AM
Silent One your words are always so skillfully chosen my friend. I always love the story line behind your messages and the metaphoric suggestions penned by you. The examples you choose convey intricate thoughts that are so cleverly designed to reach the readers mind. A unique writing style that few have mastered and is consistent with your amazing talent as a writer. Need I say More? Thank you for sharing my friend, always a pleasure to read you...
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Date: 2/18/2025 5:31:00 AM
Many great thoughts! Enjoyed, again!
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Date: 2/11/2025 12:12:00 PM
Belated Congratulations on your POTD, SO! Despair eclipsed by hope that gives you wings! Simply amazing! Your images stand out with vibrancy among your haunting explorations of life amid death and danger through the images of little birds building nests for the future. Hope you have been well. Have missed you and was just delighted to see you posting again. Sending you blessings of joy. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Date: 2/7/2025 8:57:00 PM
Greatness such as this poem makes us consider so much and want to explore limitlessly…
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Date: 2/7/2025 4:07:00 PM
Congrats on POTD!
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Date: 2/7/2025 6:08:00 AM
Very sweet. This is written amazingly :)
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Date: 2/7/2025 2:24:00 AM
Absolutely fantastic. Great imagery of spring and blooming flowers to signify new beginnings and personal growth.
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Date: 2/6/2025 10:14:00 PM
Such an inspirational poem from you after a long while. Of course your poetry is first rate. But each time I read your poems, I used to sink into a melancholic mood. This shines with new hope and resilience. "I watch them (birds) collect fallen twigs, nimbly, creating their new nests, rebuilding something that was once broken, fighting valiantly against nature's tests.". Yes, we have to learn from birds. There is always scope to rebuild from broken threads. Hearty Congratulations, dear Silent One on your POTD honor. Lovely poem. Into my FAVE.
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Date: 2/6/2025 9:36:00 PM
Really triumphant and beautifully written, like a warrior...
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Date: 2/6/2025 2:46:00 AM
This is absolutely beautiful...I think sometimes God shows us in our deepest moments of pain that it is just that..an illusion of feeling lost, that we were never really lost, the pain masqueraded it, and He shows us the beauty in healing through others and all the small things in life to give us the hope and courage to face our own heart and press into him and realize that love always overpowers the pain.
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Date: 2/5/2025 10:29:00 PM
Congratulations Silent One your great Poetry is recognized my friend.
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Date: 2/5/2025 7:04:00 PM
' some prefer to remain within their cocoon. ' I think when the time is right, they'll spread their wings and fly. Perhaps, there's a few that need a little encouragement. Your thoughts are beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Congratulations Silent One, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 2/5/2025 2:03:00 PM
Excellent poem Silent One. I need to spread my wings more and let my spirit fly as you have done. Congrats on POTD
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Date: 2/5/2025 1:19:00 PM
oh and a POTD too. Congrats
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Date: 2/5/2025 1:19:00 PM
Hey big guy enjoy your special day. I think I've been booted from algorithm heaven lol
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Date: 2/5/2025 1:18:00 PM
love your anology of the birds without wings to people without spiritual wings. Very cool idea, Silent one, and executed astutely.
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Date: 2/5/2025 10:48:00 AM
Gorgeous poetry SO. Congratulations on POTD! Your poem has me longing for spring, when I along with the robins will sing and take wing. Have a lovely day! xomo
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Date: 2/5/2025 9:42:00 AM
Incredible Poet. A well-deserved POTD! Thanks for being you and sharing, of course.
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Date: 2/5/2025 9:38:00 AM
What a wake-up call and a lovely inspiring piece. "In the migration of misunderstood minds, we can become lost among unknown silhouettes, like dead petals ignored by butterflies, our inflictions turn us into marionettes." Lovey alliterations Silent. Congratulations on your POTD!
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Date: 2/5/2025 8:47:00 AM
Back to congratulate you on receiving POTD! Well deserved
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Date: 2/5/2025 7:01:00 AM
Oh wow! Another fabulous poem from your exquisite pen, Silent One. Warmest congratulations on POTD
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Date: 2/5/2025 6:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Wings" is a spiritual/beautiful write. I love it. Have a wonderful day with your win as you write away...................
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