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a wee bird...

Tramp Poet
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since 2000-01-06

Posts 754
Could Be Anywhere...

0 posted 2002-02-22 03:30 PM

Before The Throne

The wee bird came back
puffed up, shuffling to and fro
begging on frozen windowsill.
Like depression age hobo
looking to work for food
seeking handout from riches.

A perception of treasure
ring of keys a token, wealth
proven in nickel and brass.
Like ancients before kings
in many splendored palace
bowing before wealth, power.

Treasures laid up in dust
stored away, gaining interest
while perceptions do the living.
Hat in hand asking for loans
share of imagined sustenance
evidenced by food laden tables.

A wee bird dances in the cold
seeking from, for wealth
a lord’s indulgence.
Man kneels before throne
seeking from, for wealth
his Lord’s benevolence.

    ...was once upon, bleeding
        and Tramp Poet for awhile.
         Now I'm just little ole me
          wearing nothin but a smile.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2002-02-22 04:22 PM

Very good, tramp poet. Yes, we are often in the same poverty as the week birds. Joyce

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

2 posted 2002-02-26 03:18 PM

Excellent expression, Daniel. I love it!

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

3 posted 2002-03-11 09:13 AM

This is a wonderfully written metaphor, Daniel.. I enjoyed the read..

Tramp Poet
Senior Member

since 2000-01-06

Posts 754
Could Be Anywhere...

4 posted 2002-03-30 02:42 PM

thnaks for the input...
sorry haven't replied sooner...
been having computer problems again...sigh
thanks again
Daniel

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