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I don't feed the birds anymore
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I don't feed the birds anymore |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209
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My heart stopped caring one day this summer it must have been I don't guess I quite understand it myself but I know something is definately wrong because I don't feed the birds anymore I have the seeds that the squirrels won't steal in a jar that sits in the cabinet. I have sugar to mix one part to four but the feeders swing empty the hummers long gone my heart no longer wings with them in flight. I have lost the need to write the despair lightens not no matter the position of the sun my word well no longer overfills seeking relief it stands stagnant. Procrastination tells me that complacency is not so bad. Indecision has made my grief and anger content to place down my pen on an empty page. I press my forehead to the glass and gaze at my blank birdless world with uncaring eyes but I can't picture me in it and I wonder if that's why I don't feed the birds anymore ok and now a bit of whining from me..... I MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!! maybe tomorrow for lunch I can come and read.....sigh sigh sigh [This message has been edited by Corazon (edited 09-18-2000).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Corazon I know what you mean..when you don't have anyone special around to admire and appreciate you life seems so lifeless...James |
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Honeybee Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-26
Posts 5372Ontario, CANADA |
I am at a loss for words, this poem has moved me deeply, I feel this way as well, but could never explain my emptiness in the amazing way that you have. It's sad how a heart once filled with so much hope and love is now filled with sorrow and looses sight of the simply beauties and exists but no longer lives. That is what I got out of your poem maybe because that is how I feel sometimes. The theme of "not feeing the birds anymore" is haunting and effective. This is truly beautifully penned and is so bittersweet. *Hugs* Take care, Melissa Honeybee The beauty of poetry gives my soul wings to fly free within dreams |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I know what you mean too, and you have expressed that empty feeling so well! |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Corazon, I debate the statement you can't write anymore. This is a beautiful poem. |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Corazon-A very heartfelt piece, beautifully written. I also have been there, but you know what, when you get to feeling like feeding the birds once again, they will be there for you, no matter what, and maybe thats the beauty of nature. I fed and watered the birds by our old house and am now living with my mom while we build a new house, and miss the birds very much, but always have next spring to look forward to. Take care and hugs. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What an impressionable metaphor you have created here and in a style that is definitely all you own. Sad what a bird-brain can do to one...  |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
C, this is such heartstring pulling poetry.. and you write me once again when you write you... and i will second SY and Deers comments.. (ever notice how they ALWAYS "get it") the birds will survive you not feeding them... but dont stop writing... its like SOUL FOOD... heals your heart take care wise poet jm |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
Thank you all for such heartfelt comments  you guys don't know how much I miss having my heart fed by reading your poems, I have GOTTA find some more time to get back over here |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
So... ya wanna feed me? LOL. I could be over by say... Saturday night? *G* I miss you, gal... Great poem... I wish I wrote so well when I wasn't writing. *EG* |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
miss you too girl and yep getting out the extra silver ware as I type come over any time |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Corazon - This is a beautiful poem of loss of sight - loss of hope - loss of direction. You have captured this all beautifully. As you enter your stage of depression, remember this, from your old friend Long John. It feels really good to kick cats sometimes. But never, never kick a skunk! |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Corazon - This is a beautiful poem of loss of sight - loss of hope - loss of direction. You have captured this all beautifully. As you enter your stage of depression, remember this, from your old friend Long John. It feels really good to kick cats sometimes. But never, never kick a skunk! |
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Corazon Senior Member
since 2000-02-02
Posts 1209 |
ok....had to come back on this one....rofg@never kick a skunk.....thanks for the smiles LJ you are a doll |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Corazon, your bird feeder may be as empty as your heart feels, but it's not nearly so empty as the pin head that made you feel this way. Beautiful poetry. Be well Kethry. "It is the image in the mind that links us to lost treasures; but it is the loss that shapes the image, gathers the flowers weaves the garland."- |
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kat Member
since 2000-05-20
Posts 387 |
This touched me deeply. I have been there recently myself. It's a very empty feeling. The day will come when that will slowly dissapear and I really do hope that it comes very soon for you. I loved the way you expressed it on here. The methaphor that you used says it all. Beautifully written. Hang in there and take care of yourself. Brighter days will come. Thanks for sharing. kat |
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