Feather-light
No real substance,
no real weight,
just a feather
by the gate.
Maybe white
with a slight glow
or darkly black
like from a crow.
Just resting there
if you please,
until there comes
a gentle breeze.
It picks me up,
gathers strength,
I’m wondering where
the ground just went.
It whistles now
sends me west
so come on wind,
do your best.
Take me far across the sea,
don’t let me fall and drown,
carry me on your breath
until we hit that town.
Submitted: January 29, 2018
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A fine poem to read on a blustery day --- and then let the mind wander. ... Thanks!
Mon, January 29th, 2018 6:28pm
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Thanks, JE. Glad you enjoyed it.
Mon, January 29th, 2018 11:03am
Thanks, Hull!
Mon, January 29th, 2018 7:12pm
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You're welcome, Mike. And thanks for giving it a read.
Mon, January 29th, 2018 11:21am
Amazingly written, Hully. I love the flow of the structure. Well done.
Mon, January 29th, 2018 7:56pm
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Thanks for reading, jaylisbeth. It was a relief to write something more positive.
Mon, January 29th, 2018 12:35pm
A lovely light, breezy poem, Hully - up, up and away. Fabulous!
Mon, January 29th, 2018 9:38pm
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Thanks, Sue. Trying for something a bit more positive!
Mon, January 29th, 2018 1:40pm
Ah, to be a feather upon the wing, to fall away and float in flight, with out the bird to sing.
You a quite a unique feather Hully, with ink filled words that I am always so happy to read; no matter the reason for their inscription !
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A quill! I never thought of myself in that way before, Doc! Thanks so much for reading!
Mon, January 29th, 2018 1:43pm
A lovely piece, Hully. A touch of romanticism to it at the end.
Tue, January 30th, 2018 2:18am
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Looking for something just that bit lighter. Thanks for reading, Jeff.
Tue, January 30th, 2018 3:56amFacebook Comments
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ChristopherErick
Wonderful hully . I like how tangible this feels. Gives the reader a free feeling. Fantastic write !:)
Mon, January 29th, 2018 5:51pmAuthor
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Well, thanks so much for that, CE. Glad you enjoyed it.
Mon, January 29th, 2018 10:13am