
Like a black cockatoo
That powerful, elusive bird,Β
You sang out your song
In words I had never heard.
You were larger than life
An unexpected onyx sight,
Bringing me so much peace
As we sat in the evening light.
Alas, like a wild bird
You refused to stay,
I looked for your darkened shape
But you had already flown away.
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Such a wonderful flow and sound, especially the second stanza. One of those poems that should be read aloud!
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Oh thank you Ben. I hadn’t even thought of doing a recording of it, so i’m glad you read it out loud yourself π
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You’re welcome. Great word choices. It’s hard to get the right rhymes sometimes. Good on you!
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Seriously thanks. I wasn’t totally sure, so that’s nice to hear.
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The flow of this post is so seemless! Loved itπ!!
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Oh what encouraging words to read! Thank you Aashi, so glad to hear you loved it π
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Seamless*
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It flows so smooth.
I liked it Breeβ¨
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Phew, glad to hear it π I almost didn’t publish this one, so I’m glad I did.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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The flow here is fantabulous ST. The captivating engrossing start, the middle forming pleasure and then the heart break.
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As it is in some relationships π
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Exactly (Heart)
Loved it. Thank you for sharing π
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I love it! The images right before my eyes
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Oh that is so encouraging Kizito! You are so talented at incorporating nature into your writing, so this means a lot.
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you are welcome, and thank you too, lets continue encouraging and inspiring each other, as your works always have!
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this is so beautiful! π I loved it!
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Thank you so much Carol, that’s so lovely to hear ππππ
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black bird
fly
no need ta ask why
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I love the flow and imagery you created.
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Thank you for telling me! I’m really glad to hear this π
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Alas, those elusive birds :)) great poem Secrets!
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Haha, thanks VB.
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