The bird of Time sat on a branch.
I thought to clip her wings, and so
I climbed upon her back — alas,
the bird took flight again, and now
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A very disarming simplicity with a very profound meaning. Beautiful. Susie.
A delightful meditation about such a common theme. Is this what the eternal NOW will feel like? Only wish that every one could feel this way all the time. How peaceful life would be.
Elegant precision writing with fine depth of imagery. Even though time back went into motion I hope you have been enjoying the view as the universe flies past.
lovely poem, Max. Although we are all aware of impermanence, it is hard to catch the fleeting quality of time in an original way. Good Job Barbara James
I love this one, Max. A beautiful, simple expression of profound wisdom executed with light wings. love, Alison xxxxxxxxxx
Take time to smell that rose and the fragrance it imparts! We are always in a hurry to get somewhere, and forget to enjoy today. Then suddenly our days are numbered, and too late to get them back, Excellent piece, as always, Max. Linda
Excellent write Max. Makes on think hard about time and life. A pleasure to read. Love Ernestine XXX
When I was l6, time stood still, and I thought it would never pass....when I was 30, time stood still, and I thought I would always be just the way I was-and now I am 64, and time is flying by so fast that I am dizzy from its passing! Great write, Max.
Here he is again presenting us with yet another great gift, take it nice and slow when reading this great piece, it really is worth the time taken Love duncan X
This is a lovely piece Max. The imagery is fantastic and the whole concept is well thought out.
Birds have a tendency of moving, with time.Free will is unstopable. If only more would understand that! - You put it well. t x
Well said from experience. This is the second time I read this lovely poem.