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Sudhir Iyer
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since 2000-04-26

Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium

0 posted 2002-12-12 09:54 AM

in captivity

I think I know
how caged birds feel
imprisoned-
like hidden thoughts
held deep within

while the sun glows
ever so bright
in wide open sky
and the wind stirs
in soft whispers
while breezing through
wide expanse of
green grassy lands

I think I know
how caged birds feel
crestfallen-
as if locked out
of life’s delight

while wild streams flow
with flawless ease
rustling young reeds
suggestively
shadow dancing
when light falls on
crystal droplets
that yearn shimmers

I think I know
why caged birds pound
their tender wings
on cold steel bars
till blood stains red

I know enough
to realise
that they must fly
back to their nests
and let time heal
their inner pains
that still cause hurt
sketched in forms of
ancient scars

[This message has been edited by Sudhir Iyer (12-12-2002 09:55 AM).]

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

1 posted 2002-12-12 09:58 AM

while wild streams flow
with flawless ease
rustling young reeds
suggestively
shadow dancing
when light falls on
crystal droplets
that yearn shimmers

I think you have grown so much as a poet from the time that I first started reading you that I can not imagine you as a caged bird..for surely your spirit is free in the words you share... some sad, some not... but all with a heart..

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

2 posted 2002-12-12 09:58 AM

Sudhir,
This one is a keeper, enjoyed.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2002-12-12 10:48 AM

I want to keep this, but must let it fly freely, so I've cloned a copy for my library.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2002-12-12 11:28 AM

I think this is the best
rendition I have ever read
of being caged,
and not being allowed to fly
or sing
or write.

Beautiful, Sudhir. Your poetry has grown so much in the last few years. It's an honor to post beside such as yourself.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

5 posted 2002-12-12 03:05 PM

yes, I know how caged birds feel too.

Christopher

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-02

Posts 8296
Purgatorial Incarceration

6 posted 2002-12-12 04:07 PM

Hey Sudhir -

I like this. "I think I know / how caged birds feel" is very catchy and worked well in repetitition.

C

Sudhir Iyer
Member Ascendant

since 2000-04-26

Posts 6943
Mumbai, India : now in Belgium

7 posted 2002-12-16 04:30 AM

Thank you all my dear friends...

Regards to all,
Sudhir

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