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mockingbird song
To kill a mockingbird is to destroy innocence—innocence
injured or ruined through contact with evil.
sincere, she sings her mocking song,
perched on a wayward branch;
songs that to other birds belong
she copyrights carte blanche.
orchestral suites of flutes and strings
and horns and piccolos:
the music this imposter brings,
with lulls and crescendos.
sometimes, she is a parakeet;
at other times, a thrush,
a pigeon, or a dove, complete
with airs of fervent blush.
i cannot trust a mockingbird,
however suave her lays;
may her pretenses be interred
with all her candied sways.
i'd rather be a john-tu-whit
confined to one pale song,
than two hundred false airs commit,
when none to me belong.
lest i should mock the gentle dove
that does no harmless harm,
let me not take for granted love
or innocence or charm.
may all my days upon this earth
be naught but genuine,
that i respect the poor man's worth,
nor in his place recline.
© Copyright 2021 July 24
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
injured or ruined through contact with evil.
sincere, she sings her mocking song,
perched on a wayward branch;
songs that to other birds belong
she copyrights carte blanche.
orchestral suites of flutes and strings
and horns and piccolos:
the music this imposter brings,
with lulls and crescendos.
sometimes, she is a parakeet;
at other times, a thrush,
a pigeon, or a dove, complete
with airs of fervent blush.
i cannot trust a mockingbird,
however suave her lays;
may her pretenses be interred
with all her candied sways.
i'd rather be a john-tu-whit
confined to one pale song,
than two hundred false airs commit,
when none to me belong.
lest i should mock the gentle dove
that does no harmless harm,
let me not take for granted love
or innocence or charm.
may all my days upon this earth
be naught but genuine,
that i respect the poor man's worth,
nor in his place recline.
© Copyright 2021 July 24
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Published 25th Jul 2021
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Anonymous
25th Jul 2021 5:46am
This is a great read...very enjoyable.
And a powerful reminder that to imitate is to turn one's back on one's own true Soul. At worst, constantly being given to imitation is to admit a lacking of a certain something in one's self.
Enjoyable read!
And a powerful reminder that to imitate is to turn one's back on one's own true Soul. At worst, constantly being given to imitation is to admit a lacking of a certain something in one's self.
Enjoyable read!
Thanks for your insightful observations, Mark.
Your comments come from the same place in one's heart that such a poem should be born. You have understood and extended the message with just the right kind of levity that would make the world a better habitat for human and animal species.
Sincerely
cab
Your comments come from the same place in one's heart that such a poem should be born. You have understood and extended the message with just the right kind of levity that would make the world a better habitat for human and animal species.
Sincerely
cab
26th Jul 2021 6:35pm
This is an absolutely AMAZING poem, Cab! The message is remarkable, both literal and metaphorical. Beautifully done.
13th Aug 2021 5:12am
Thank you, Ahavati. You may have noticed my being a little scarcer around here than usual; that's just because I am carrying some new responsibilities.
I'm glad you read the message so well, both from the literal and metaphorical perspectives. Your encouragement is simply awesome, all the time.
I appreiate the R/L inclusion.
Sincerely
cab
I'm glad you read the message so well, both from the literal and metaphorical perspectives. Your encouragement is simply awesome, all the time.
I appreiate the R/L inclusion.
Sincerely
cab
24th Sep 2021 8:26pm
Your presentation is gorgeous as always; you have such an artful eye. The first two lines are very meaningful to me; I don't know if you read my last one but it would give some insight. Beyond that, I agree with the other comments whole heartedly, you captured the art of deception in an incredible way. It is a phenomenal message about pretending to be someone else and trust. You are so wise and anyone would be blessed to read you.
10th Dec 2021 8:45pm
Hi, Kris
Somehow, I seem to have overlooked your warm and fervent observations. That was certainly unintentional! please pardon me.
Your perceptive assessment of the poem is testimony to your own patient benevolence. You prevent infamy from preceding me by giving me a name to which to equate myself.
Although I enjoy reading any work that flows from your eloquent ink, I particularly want to crossreference the one you identify here by mention; would you kindly lead me to that piece? I look forward to giving you my feedback.
Sincerely
cab
Somehow, I seem to have overlooked your warm and fervent observations. That was certainly unintentional! please pardon me.
Your perceptive assessment of the poem is testimony to your own patient benevolence. You prevent infamy from preceding me by giving me a name to which to equate myself.
Although I enjoy reading any work that flows from your eloquent ink, I particularly want to crossreference the one you identify here by mention; would you kindly lead me to that piece? I look forward to giving you my feedback.
Sincerely
cab
8th Dec 2021 11:59pm
10th Dec 2021 8:26pm
Thanks for leaving footprints here, SO.
The poet's work often expresses the poet's perspective/opinion/emphasis at a particular timestamp; the reader may often also cherish another perspective/opinion. Live and let love remains the true resolve.
cab
The poet's work often expresses the poet's perspective/opinion/emphasis at a particular timestamp; the reader may often also cherish another perspective/opinion. Live and let love remains the true resolve.
cab
