Privileged
I found this wounded bird today who needed my loving care.Her wings that flew her through the heavens,
Were more than she could bear.
So, down to earth she came to me, to restore her health and heart.
How lucky I am to be the one to bring my light into her dark,
To be the one to help her heal and find her strength to fly,
To give her hope and return her to the ever-loving sky.
The tender hold of my embrace will allow her to be unafraid.
The gentle touch I bestow to her, will tell that we are both brave.
So we hold on to each other, so very close and so warm.
She knows I will cover and shelter her from any storm.
We can sit on the window's ledge, and dream of what is to come:
Dreams of the sun kissing her feathers, soaring high above.
I know she will be ready to go, come one day,
But, forever in my heart, she will always stay.
She had nothing to repay me with, nor did I even want to receive,
All I ever wanted were the sweet bird songs she sang to me.
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This Poems Story
"Privileged" was written about a person who is broken, afraid to trust, afraid of pain, yet finds themselves in the hands of someone willing to care and give them time to realize that they can mend and live again. I am just a simple person who finds comfort in my family and friends. I want everyone to have happiness and peace inside their hearts. My inspiration is found in the normalcy of life, whether I see the colors of the sky, a bird soaring high above or a feeling I get while walking around in the world.
The title of this piece was brilliantly chosen. The position of privilege here is undeniable. I reveled in the story of this one, as it is often the simplest things in life that end up being written into immortality through writing poetry. Good stuff!
Absolutely captivating and beautiful, thank you.
Absolutely adore your story telling!
Gratidão.
This was simply beautiful, it was very descriptive and the way you had it written made it flow really well.
This was beautiful, a kindness I wish more people had.
Literary skill screams "Awesome!" and even better is the positivity the poem exudes. Such a beautiful way to begin my (Fri)day. Thanks.
I too have taken care of wounded birds, so I relate to this. Animals knows peoples souls.
I really love your poem and the rhyme scheme it's very descriptive. The imagery is amazing!
Bellisimo
This poem doesn’t even need a back story, all that is there simple and neat
Beautifully done, wonderful storytelling.
Good image is painted in my mind.
I think this poem is so gorgeous in every way, telling a story of how an animal will heal you in whatever way possible. Pain or no pain animals will make you feel compelete.
Lovely, yet raw and authentic.
it's funny that it suggested this one to me because i've written quite a few poems about this and i've actually posted one quite like this
This is really good, I got goosebumps once I figured out what it was really about
A very sweet poem. Like a childhood memory.
You did a fantastic job creating a warm and safe tone.
Apt title
Im very grateful for this masterpiece, thank you
Empathy. You have created a piece of writing that demonstrates empathy. Happiness and sorrow balanced perfectly.
Heart warming, a pleasure to read.
When I was younger, I found a fledgling sparrow tangled up in a sting in a bush in my yard. I untangled it and brought it inside. My sister was the one to take care of it. We all really liked the bird and called her Chirp and raised her and took care of her. The next thing we knew she grew up and we let her fly free. It was sad to part but it was also happy in a sense. Reading this poem makes me think of Chirp.
Such a beautiful poem! The way you describe caring for the bird is so tender and full of love. It really captures the warmth and healing in that connection.
Automatic 5 stars. Nothing more needs to be said.
I really loved this one! great flow, and doesn't feel forced which is nice!
To be burdened by the very things that give us flight...and have someone care enough to nurse us back to our feet like this lucky songbird, is precious.
Interesting words, thoughts, verses there.
Wonderful imagery. I could feel the emotion!
Imagery!!
Love it. Love birds and what they give us and what you gave us with this poem
This is an absolutely fantastic poem, coming from a bird enthusiast! I have such a great feeling of being one with nature, really love this poem and the charismatic feel it's giving. This is simply, great work.
Incredibly beautiful and moving. Made me think of my daughter who recently found her "wings". Thank you for sharing it.
It is beautiful and showcases the nurturing nature of humanity - a trait we do not see often - quite well.
what a lovely poem this was very nice
Very nice, a good read.
This is beautiful and heart warming. It also flows very well. My favorite line was, "How lucky I am to be the one to bring my light into her dark." I feel this is brilliant, and it creates an image in my mind of bright, glowing love.
Beautiful Poem!
I loved this poem. I really, really, loved this poem.
The poem just has that very warm pleasant tone that I love to find.
I love a good story, your ability to tell stories through your writing is very good. Love your work!
Great Poem, I love the story.
Great poem, the imagery it created was gorgeous.
Nice poem. It might be even easier to read if broken up into stanzas vs one solid block, but you are the artist so it is entirely up to you in your discretion.
This is so beautiful
Holly Molly this is strong and full of love, its lovely and dear and beautiful
Beautiful title and beautiful written. Look forward to seeing what you do next!
Absolutely love this so beautiful and soul touching.
Nice last lines; I'm glad you found her, too!
This is absolutely stunning.
Brought me to tears
Selflessness. Is helping without reward, truly lovely
Love to read this
i found it touching. that your heart is kind so much that you help a bird. says a lot about you and i like the little bird also.
Beautiful! Well written and paints a beautiful picture.
One of the strongest aspects of this poem is how it captures the quiet bond formed through helping someone heal, even knowing that they will eventually leave. The ending is especially touching, emphasizing that love doesn’t have to be transactional to be meaningful. If anything, I might suggest experimenting with line breaks or tightening a few phrases to make certain moments hit even harder emotionally. Overall, this poem is heartfelt, beautifully symbolic, and leaves the reader with a sense of warmth and bittersweet acceptance.
Compassion, and yes, privilege
This poem is beautiful
THAT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!! Could very well be a perfect poem. I take it you're an animal person, I am as well. We can learn so much from animals especially ones we are close to like our pets. We have 2 German Shepherds, 3 cats and a rabbit and they get along great with each other. Sometimes they may play a little too much and get on each other's nerves but that's to be expected.
nice
That was a very beautiful poem thank you for sharing it
this was really great to read thank you
I liked this one
It smells like kindness
Brings to mind all the wounded animals my mom nursed