Bird, in this world, this
world of today, becomes
a symbol of escape –
if only we could
take flight, soaring
into high air, away
from war, starvation,
terrorist attacks and
homelessness …
our green home no longer
safe. If the economy
don’t get you,
climate
Written for Quadrille #243: Bird is the Word, at dVerse.
(Quadrille: exactly 44 words excluding title, and including a given word, in this instance 'bird'.)
Oh, to soar above it all. Or hide in a tree. I'd be happy with either. Well done, Rosemary.
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Thank you, De!
DeleteRosemary, this world increasingly is not for me. Where can I get off?
ReplyDeleteIt has got to the point where I sometimes comfort myself with the thought that I am ageing, and may miss the worst that is to come.
DeleteAmen. Escape? Yes, please
ReplyDeleteIf only.
DeleteIt would be wonderful to soar above the troubles of our world - perhaps writing helps us take flight in a way - Jae
ReplyDeleteVery true, Jae.
DeleteTo be able to soar away from those things would indeed be divine.
ReplyDeleteWhen we are not bang in the middle of a war, a flood, a bushfire, a bombing ... we can sometimes escape into books, TV, social media, nature. And I'm sure it's vital that, from time to time, we do.
DeleteTo soar above and away from all the wars and strife, sounds so appealing
ReplyDeleteNICE QUADRILLE
Thanks for dropping by to read mine
Much love
Thanks, Gillena.
DeleteOh to take flight with the birds. In a heartbeat. Nice Quadrille.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Deletethere's no escape but flights of fancy do instead
ReplyDeleteSo they do!
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