Fly Free

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Fly Free

Would that I might fly the nest south
to be a snowbird escaping winter’s cold
and bask in sunshine sprinkling her
diamonds on crystal waters 
Where gentle breezes ruffle feathers
and I might preen in the warmth of her fire

Would that I be free from this frigid prison
and flap my wings freely with my flock
Shedding my wintry grey garb
for colors of the sea and sand and sky
Then, when earth is ready to waken
Would that I return to for its rebirth


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Sarah is hosting D'Verse Poets and has prompted us with the story
of Persephone.  My interpretation is that of someone trapped, away from
sunlight and a desire to be free from her confines.


Poetics: Persephone.

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

29 thoughts on “Fly Free”

    1. Thanks so much Tracy. I know how you relate to birds. Such special creatures who teach us so much ☺️💕

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  9. Free from constraints in the blessed sunshine is my idea of the perfect place to be. Thank you for lifting me with your poem and taking me there, Christine ❤

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    1. Thank you so much Lisa. We all need a little lift now and again to get to a sunnier place 😌🥰

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  10. Beautiful response to the prompt!
    “bask in sunshine sprinkling her
    diamonds on crystal waters ” and this is such an apt description of the ocean gleaming in the sun!

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  11. This is such a stunning, stunning response to the prompt, Christine! 💝💝 Just simply wow 😀

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    1. Yes it is in a way. I just imagined Persephone trapped in that dark underworld yearning to see the sun and feel it’s warmth 🥲

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