Desolation Of The Thunderbird Comments
The Thunderbird flailed its wings
in annoyance that its lover was gone too long.
The ground shook in retort
and rocks toppled down the mountains
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2) The words, phrases and images are so carefully selected by the poet (like annoyance, wail, heartache, sobs of the bird as against the nature's retort, ‘grows dimmer, enshrouds, anger, venom, wrath, howls, raging yowls) that a contrast is drawn in their emotions & moods…
This lovely poem makes wonderful reading. A beautiful story has been woven into the poem narrating how the agony of the Thunderbird translates into nature's fury…
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3) But, in the concluding stanza, Thunderbirds agony is expressed by" heavy bloodshot tears fell down like poisoned arrows" as against the nature expressing itself in a tempest " in all it's glory"… not "fury". This reversal of moods makes the excellent shift..loved reading. Top score. MyFav
Hi Unnikrishnan, I thank you for the heartfelt analysis you've given of one of my recent poems.I also quite enjoyed writing it, as I saw the majesty of that storm enfold in front of me. I literally envisioned the Thunderbird in it's agony, so I had o bring it to life.
I thank you again, dear pen~writer fellow! !