The rainbow birds landed
on my head
on my arms
perched in a line
reminding me of all the times
that I were wired
and all of the time I have wasted
on these streets; don’t count on it.
This has been the highlight of today.
I positioned myself
like jesus on a cross
their claws curling into my skin
and suddenly I felt so human
If there were enough of you
could you pick me up and carry me away?
Pretty little things
all dancing
and singing
and sinning
eating bread from my fingers
and fruit from my fever
this tingle never lingers
it remains safely tucked underneath their wings
until tomorrow
I’ll be here
I’ll be waiting
I’ll be sitting on the steps
counting you all
whilst you fool me into believing
that I am the lucky one
as I watch you fly away again.
© ryan
Don't feed the birds
Tropical Cornucopia
by Deb Gillett
pouch, 2 months ago
I like this a lot
aglaia b, 2 months ago
yeah! such a wonderful work!
so love the imagery it conjures up!
i wish you many more highlights like this one!
i was thinking of you today as the sun shined on me and like magic you appeared with this beautiful poem that put a smile on my face from here to timbuctoo! ;-) xox ♥
Paul Compton, 2 months ago
Wow. What wonderous imagery. This piece is another diamond in your collection of works. Well done!
Taine, 2 months ago
What a beautiful thing to reflect upon….
I was away with the birds while reading this
:o)
LisaG, 2 months ago
Exceptional, Nicole….
I love the imagery…..
Miri, 2 months ago
powerful evocative stuff…the rainbow birds…i like it!
janetmary, 2 months ago
i love this – and that sense of reaching into flesh – feeling human but wanting to leave … and fingers/fruit/fever – these are great. xjm
Ushna Sardar, 2 months ago
loved this Nicole! huggles xoxoxox
flower68, 2 months ago
ow see f i were a rainbow bird and I came across you,I would know that I was the lucky one xo
bearpaw, 2 months ago
intense…you have a way with words….
girlinthestars, 2 months ago
yay! i so missed your work and this poem shows exactly why. perfectly pleasing and unique~*
WanderingAuthor, 2 months ago
I have to say it…
Since no one else has observed the obvious…
It is your readers who are the lucky ones!
:-D
Miri, about 1 month ago
oh yes they do go so well together, fantastic!