What would she say if I. . .
Split open the kegs
of salted sprats?
With a thundering of
wings took off?
Escaped from one
cage, and shut the window
of another?
Was more or less transparent,
becoming opaque?
Radiated the most gorgeous
colors that would gain in
depth and iridescence when
she approaches?
Folded and unfolded my
beautiful crest following
her wherever she went?
Became the inspiration of
poets and naturalists
alike?
Ventured forth into realms
that she forbade?
Written for dVerse.
I love the last two stanzas.
The image of wings and feeding on sprats are quite intriguing when weaved together with the last stanzas…
Very interesting use of lists and contrasts pulled together – well done.
ha. she might call you crazy…but that is not a bad thing…a bit of a bird….a free spirit…
I think it would be amazing, smiles ~ But then if she calls you, you will go back again, ha ~ I like your point of view ~
Wow, it is unimaginable how you could post like 5 other long poems the same day as the one for dVerse. Man, I take 3-4 hrs for one of mine, then 2-3 more out on the trail reciprocating commenters on my site. You are like a whirling dervish. Is a peacock your totem; fine take on the prompt.
Not all of today’s posting is brand new content- quite a few were poems I’d been working on for awhile- and just decided to post today along with the one of dVerse.
i like ventured forth with realism
it would be wonderful and adventurous too provided there’s no going back…
If you were able to do all that, would you be worried about what she might say? Thanks for sharing this intriguing poem at dVerse.