In my heart’s pocket
lives a little bird
who has not yet taken wing
She hops about
this way and that
searching for the best song to sing
But this song is elusive
and hides from her
so she’s unable to find it’s tune
Awake she stands
knowing her voice won’t be heard
as sun steals night from the moon
In sadness she hides
morning’s song still amiss
wings folded at her sides
She longs to take flight
like others she’s seen
who’ve spread their wings so wide
She climbs out of her pocket
perches on the edge
then timidly lets herself go
It’s a very long way down
she feels afraid
unsure of what’s below
But as she descends
something seems to take control
and upward she begins to soar
In her elation of this feat
she finds her voice
in the notes that from her, begin to pour
Suddenly she realizes
the song was always tucked right inside her
and in rhythm with her beating wings
her joy sounds forth evermore
This poem is for One Shot Wednesday
This is so uplifting. My heart was with your little bird all the way. I’m so glad she got to soar and sing her song of joy. Beautiful.
Well, thank you so much! That was so sweet of you. I am glad that it lifted your heart and gave it wings! 🙂 Heartspell
Lovely, encouraging poem, Heart!
Well, thank you for coming here to read! heartspell
Thank you for coming to read and I appreciate the sweet comment. Happy Weekend! Heartspell
Tapping in to the love and freedom within . . . Very fine work, Heartspell. Thank you!
I am glad you liked…your words are kind. Thank you! Heartspell
what a sweet call for love and freedom..i so much enjoyed your poem..felt at peace with my heart..lovely..you write straight to theheart..it reach..:)
so happy you connected with one stop..:)
Thank you…I am glad you enjoyed… straight from the heart as well as straight to the heart. 🙂 heartspell
a little birdy by the name of jingle asked me to wish you a happy birthday…belated, but never too late….
all the best to you
Thank you so much…Jingle is so great isn’t she? Heartspell
shes def a cutie, thats for sure
I love this little bird! Thanks for commenting. heartspell
🙂 smile! its your birthday so i heard!
Yes it was…thank you. It was great! 🙂 Heartspell
your words fly with the wings of the bird,
wonderful job!
🙂
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Jingle. heartspell
I very much enjoyed your poem, 🙂
Peace to you,
Laz
Thank you, Laz…glad you enjoyed. 🙂 Heartspell
Truly amazing !!!!! a great lesson to spread 🙂 Don’t we all have such birds in our little hearts 🙂
I hope we all can get our little birds to fly freely! Thank you for the kind words. Heartspell
I love what your bird represents. I also enjoy it when poetry speaks to the individual in the manner they need to hear the message. For me it’s love that takes a chance
Thanks for sharing with One Shot
Love from the Moon
Thank you so much… Love seems to be the theme of most of what I write…I think you do as well. Thanks for having me on One Shot. Love from Heartspell
What a very lovely poem with a stunning illustration! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the sweet comments…and for reading. heartspell
If we all can just realize that it’s all inside of us…just embrace and step out…this one resonates and I loved loved loved it!!! I always take something away from everything you write Heartspell….for that I thank you. Hope your day yesterday was awesome. Your Aussie girlfriend sends you love oxoxox
Oh, thank you so much, Amanda…I am glad this one spoke to you…I love it when that happens! I had a great day, how about you… I hope so, sincerely. Thank you My dear Aussie girlfriend. Right back atcha from your American on-the-same-page-with-you friend! xxxx 🙂 Heartspell
LOLOLOL…that made me smile so much! I am having a wonderful day…Thursday (noon) here already!! Between ringing phones and blogging, I think it’s time for something to eat!!…Care for a piece of quiche and coffee? Much love to you sweet Lady oxoxox
That sounds delicious.. I’ll be right over! But it’s 9:10PM on Wednesday here… may take me a while to get there…If you don’t see me soon, maybe I’ll meet you in my dreams tonight….LOL 🙂 Heartspell
Sweet dreams Heartspell x
So very lovely and optimistic — thanks for this today! You have written beautifully.
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You are so sweet to say this…I am glad you enjoyed. Thank you for coming here to read. heartspell
I love the take on courage…Courage gives the smallest of men wings to fly and voice to sing their own new sweet song. Lovely.
Cheers.
Sweet words here… thank you for that. Yes, we need that courage to become the best we can be and free…. Heartspell
Beautiful and suggestive narrative. – Bill
Thank you for the kind thoughts and for reading. heartspell
Until we venture out of the saftety of our nest we are locked into a muffled song…but once airborne…we can sing freely….love the sentiment in your poem and its tone of voice…well said my friend.
Thank you for the endearing thoughts…yes, flying and singing seem to go wing-in-wing for me. How about you, friend? Heartspell
a beautifully worded tale said with poetic charm…very much reminded me of leaving home and starting my own journey…thanks for sharing with One Shot..cheers Pete
I hope your journey has been and continues to be as hopeful as this little bird’s…Thank you for the sweet words. Heartspell
The only way to find one’s voice is to keep singing, soaring, writing, etc… Perched on the edge and about to take flight are great descriptions for the natural apprehension felt in the awkward stages…. the realization at the end is so well put and true—a joyous discovery.
Thank you, Adam…i think you summed it up exactly as I tried to convey these thoughts… the fear of stepping out into the unknown and the letting go of that apprehension to achieve all that you are capable of… Thanks for nutshelling it… you are the master when it comes to economy of words! 🙂 Heartspell
Lovely piece Heartspell – seeing the gull made me think of Jonathan Livingston Seagull…yes we must find our voice…bkm
Thank you for the kind sentiment…someone else also said this reminded them of that book; how funny. Heartspell
Oh so often, just like a timid, fledgling bird, we are afraid to spread our own wings and raise our own voices, even though the ability lies within us.
You are very right about that…that fear holds us back sometimes…Thank you for commenting. heartspell
The song was always where we don’t think to look for it — within. Nice one.
Thank you for reading and and the kind thoughts. Heartspell
Oh yea.. this is so true! Everything that we really need is always within us…all we need to do is find the courage to tap it…
A lovely and inspiring poem… it reminded me of the book ‘Jonathan Livingston Seagull’ by Richard Bach…
Keep writing, Heartspell… your poems are a treat to the readers’ eyes…
Hope you had an EXCELLENT birthday! 🙂
Thank you, Kavita…such kind words and always optimistic comments…I love that about you! My birthday was great… thanks for thinking of me. 🙂 Heartspell
Wonderful, this poem is quite lyrical and soars much like the bird!
Why , thank you so much…that is very kind of you to say. I appreciate your comment. heartspell
in stepping out she finds her song…a beautiful tale…gave me smiles. thanks for linking up to oneshot again as well…
Thank you for your sweet words. Glad to be a part of it…thanks for having me. Heartspell