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a bird
never needs a map
always knows
how to get there from here
in straight lines
on soft breezes
through storms
and
endless days
filled
with sunshine.
::
my map
draws itself
with a pencil
of hope
blunt tipped
but
somehow still
legible.
::
this poem is part of one shot wednesday
Comments
sigh, absolutely gorgeous
Posted by: Liz | April 20th, 2011 08:44
Very pretty poem and site!
Posted by: Nicole | April 20th, 2011 09:53
keep that hope in your pocket to write with, better it dented and scuffed than lost…
Posted by: brian | April 20th, 2011 10:09
Blue was on my mind today, as well! 🙂
Posted by: jinksy | April 20th, 2011 10:22
Beautiful!
I’ve wondered before if birds aren’t just better at enjoying the journey than we are.
Posted by: Jamie S | April 20th, 2011 11:16
Love the structure of this poem and deeper meaning. The art work is great too!
Posted by: M. D. Jordan | April 20th, 2011 12:23
. . . what hope is there for me. I get lost with a GPS!
Posted by: Kathryn Dyche Dechairo | April 20th, 2011 12:36
This simple poem reveals the truth of it all. I am reminded of Solomon who in all his glory was not as beautiful as a lily of the field. Best wishes.
Posted by: Elizabeth Young | April 20th, 2011 13:20
Not sure which I find more inspiring, Kelly, the print or the poem. I, too, paint from a palette of hope; so this piece is especially sweet to me.
Posted by: Kim Nelson | April 20th, 2011 13:51
Lovely words along with the image.
Posted by: Reena | April 20th, 2011 14:38
FAVORITE!!!
Posted by: LAURIE J JACOBSEN | April 20th, 2011 15:21
what a beautiful poem. i loved the part about hope. simple. yet lovely. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Wendy Brightbill | April 20th, 2011 15:26
This is just beautiful!
Posted by: Lisa Gordon | April 20th, 2011 20:43
Reading words written by a pencil of hope lights my day.
Thank you!
And your artsy-looking site is a treat for my hungry eyes. Ahhhh, I’m gonna like it here — I can tell already.
So happy I popped over from one Stop. Art IS life, whooohooo.
Posted by: Jannie Funster | April 20th, 2011 20:45
Blue muse indeed! This was absolutely captivating…I think it may have even evoked an “aww” moment. How gently it unfolded, masterful poem! ~ Rose
Posted by: C Rose | April 20th, 2011 21:39
so very pretty…
wish i could fly..
Posted by: Vanessa | April 21st, 2011 12:08
Love it! Next time I’m called a bird brain I’ll take it as a compliment! (Oh, to have that sense of direction…)
Posted by: tolbert | April 21st, 2011 18:23
what a beautiful reminder of flight …
Posted by: sonyamacdesigns | April 21st, 2011 22:46
I little birdie told me…
Posted by: Chantal | April 22nd, 2011 05:57
very beautiful structure and message! 🙂
My One Shot
Posted by: Vinay | April 23rd, 2011 05:11