How shall you know me?
Here with my fledgling heart
a tangle of tufted feathers
cupped in my hands
a sparrow with injured wing
a sparrow stunned, yet able to sing
not yet able to fly
I take her back to me
to nurture with millet and ragweed
and watchful eye
she’ll rest at the barred window
and yearn for the sky
to climb free
when your hour is nigh
Your poetry of the heart from the heart continues to resonate.
Along life’s journey, “the sparrow heart” is inevitable for those who “yearn for the sky.” Taking time off to heal is the best medicine to be ready to fly again “when [the] hour is nigh.”
LikeLiked by 1 person
I could read your soothing words all day Rosaliene – we are on the same frequency 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very pretty
LikeLiked by 1 person
I surprise myself sometimes. But mostly I am surprised by kind opinions such as this one from you. My thanks 🙂
LikeLike
Anytime ☺️
LikeLike
A wonderful piece that spoke to me about patience, faith, endurance, and a heart determined to follow its destiny wherever it leads. Thanks for the post. Ray
LikeLiked by 1 person
And thank you… forever humbled by your thoughtful musings Ray.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Incredible.. absolutely incredible!… once again … this sounds like a piece of classic ageless poetry.. ahhhh… what a poetess you are ….
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh you! You light me up with your positive words and exuberance. You are not a “follower” – you are a supportive friend ❤️ Hope you are having a nice weekend Ms Bouquets!
LikeLiked by 1 person
How shall you know me?……..by the beauty of the words and my bared soul that I gift to all. Thank you Diana
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nigel oh Nigel, it was a beautiful day when first we spoke 🙂
LikeLike
aah lovely, like the imagery in this piece ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
So delightful to see you here..!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hi:)… I have nominated you for the Liebster Award… why did I do it?… how could I not?..:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
How could you not….you are making me smile here….
you are a total sweetheart. I so enjoyed reading your responses to the questions – it’s so cool that you board! OMG, you are more awesome than I even thought 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
🙂
LikeLike