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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.

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Date: 2/4/2025 8:43:00 PM
in cloudless, bright blues skies, they have sang away winter's pain... rebuilding something that was once broken, fighting valiantly against nature's test…. With philosopher eyes the mind ponders what if birds were born without both wings…Yes, through adversity, we might learn to fly. Hope you check out my poem “Needle Talk.”
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Date: 2/4/2025 6:53:00 PM
Interesting - born with spiritual wings, but not always using them? I like the last verse.
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Date: 2/4/2025 6:01:00 PM
"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." -- Very true. Could not be said better. "as I arrive upon illuminations ledge, I revel in the belief my spirit will fly if my foundations crumble at the edge." -- Perfect!
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Date: 2/4/2025 3:20:00 PM
Interesting lines penned. Yes, what does happen to animals when they are imperfect from birth. I don't think we want to know. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
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Date: 2/4/2025 12:52:00 PM
Beautifully Done.. Love your writing style.
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Date: 2/4/2025 12:29:00 PM
"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". Great write! It is so nice to read you again dear Silent One :-) Have a wonderful day ~ AA
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Date: 2/4/2025 12:17:00 PM
Hey my dear friend SO, I hope you're well. Your poem beautifully captures the themes of renewal, resilience, and the quest for liberation. It highlights the juxtaposition between the liberation of birds, which can reconstruct and flourish, and the confinement of human emotions and experiences. The subject encompasses the imagery of nature, especially birds, serving as symbols of hope and rebirth, while also contemplating the challenges encountered by both humanity and the natural world. The poem utilizes expressive language that generates striking imagery, including phrases like "born again blossoms," "melodies they sing," and "twilight." This selection of language highlights the concept of transformation and the elegance of the natural world.
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Date: 2/4/2025 10:35:00 AM
This is such a profound and thought provoking poem, sometimes we are reminded of so many things when we look around , in stillness and mindfulness , taking in all that which goes around us! Youv written a very creative take with a philosophical touch to it, using sublime rhymes that flow so eloquently! I love the lines “ like dead petals ignored by butterflies, our inflictions turn us into marionettes. “ brilliant! Your use of alliterations, metaphors and descriptive language makes this a poem worthy of all the accolades! Theres a flow of wisdom and spiritual strength too emanating through your well articulated lines! Pleasure reading your powerful poem! Love the quote on top too. Sending you light always
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Date: 2/4/2025 10:17:00 AM
Nicely penned poem. We are born with spiritual wings.
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Date: 2/4/2025 10:12:00 AM
"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." I like how you you crafted this beautiful verse Silent
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Date: 2/4/2025 9:08:00 AM
Hello SO, I truly think that your words hit deep. It is just like watching the first light of dawn break through after a long, cold night. Especially the way you develop renewal, fragility, and faith mixed into each line feels good/satisfying. I enjoy a poem that makes me feel good. Winter Blessings, My Friend, Daniel.
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Date: 2/4/2025 8:24:00 AM
WOW S.O…..what a truly lovely captivating write…..so beautifully written! We do have spiritual wings indeed! Debx
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