Charmed Chaos
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Perspective
Cathedral morning arises with solitude its only companion
As a lone white crowned sparrow sings in blushed rose dawn
Waiting and listening for the yellow canary
Whose wistful voice breaks, imprisoned in a gilded cage
The sparrow free, dreams of the divine balance
And the gifts offered to the caged bird
A carefree life, a safe place to rest,
Never fearing the fierce hawk’s talons
But the canary trapped, yearns for liberty,
To soar in a turquoise cloud swept sky,
Cool wind ruffling feathers, flying free
Embracing the thrill of a new morning,
Wondering if indeed it will be — its last.
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years, and her dog, Ricky Bobby. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com
and purchase anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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Sounds like a communing of avian empathy for each other’s place in the world. A microcosm of the macrocosm to ponder…
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Yes. Thank you Lisa.
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YW Linda
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Grass is always greener, maybe? I always love when you write about birds or gardens.
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Thank you Shay.
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Oh yes, this is exactly it, each seeing advantages in the other’s situation……….I vote for cageless, no matter the terrors. Smiles. Happy New Year, Linda.
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Thank you Sherry!
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And Happy New Year to you too!
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I was immediately captivated by the descriptions in your opening lines.. The two birds, one caged one free creates an archetypal dynamic which offers layers of meaning.
Thank you for writing to my Skylover Wordlist.
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Thank you Kerry. Happy New Year!
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An especially lovely writing, full of style, mood, and content. Love it. Have a great year, Linda Lee.
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Thank you Oneta. You as well!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Oh, so beautiful, Linda!! Loved this, even the pensive intrusion of life’s realities!!
LAH
xoxo
Chuck
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Thank you Chuck!
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My pleasure, Linda!
xoxo
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Whenever I read about a caged bird I think of Maya Angelou… and why it sings.
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