art by Kelvin S M
Perplexed
storms forming in the distance
in the gentle breeze – i sway
just sway
perplexed
touched by a single drop
of rain
I sway
just sway
perplexed
trees invisible
where skeletal frames rise
and while thunder roars – I sway
just sway
perplexed
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I wrote to this work as well. I like your description of the bird as perplexed. I found it to be lonely,but perplexed works well too.
well you got me swaying a bit in your verse as well…makes me wonder just what perplexes a bird…but hanging out ont he edge of the stom would not be a bad seat…smiles.
I love the idea that a wee kingfisher would be perplexed … heh-heh ~ nice take on the prompt 🙂
The repetition here really creates a mood of that storm that’s coming. 🙂
…seems like an urban bird lost in the entire hugeness & vastness of the many tall buildings.. unable to find refuge for no trees are visible to land on with… and just settled on a mere wire hanging loosely… sadly but oh.. it feels like i was there seeing his observation in this modern living…smiles…
Yes Kelvin that was in my mind, I visited a place I once lived some time ago, anyway much of the bushland has been stripped to make way for urban development…made me sad, I guess that’s what your painting reminded me of…I thought of the birds and koalas where do they go, and what must they think.
Its as if the bird is musing, perplexed with all the storm and thunder around him ~ Creative approach ~
Perplexed …considering it’s options….where is the best cover perhaps…nice perspective 😉
I’ve often wondered how birds can live through storms.
Nicely done I can see the bird swaying on the wire and the breeze ruffling through feathers. Cheers!
This sings. Love the chorus and the personal being you give the bird as we have all sat in that same place. Excellente!
Laughing — Perplexed! I doubt it was suppose to be funny, but the phrase “bird-brain” comes to mind. Not to be a bird bigot — Hell, I’d love to just sit for hours swaying in the wind perplexed at times too! 😉
I was swaying to the rhythm of your words in this. The repetition was fantastic.
for me this has something peaceful in spite of the being perplexed…the swaying in the face of a brewing storm…and the repetition works very well…
yes we need more trees, more habitat. i wonder if we could replant where the old industrial areas are, recover some balance in local climate.
i am perplexed too
Brilliant Di. I immediately thought of the bird being raised by its parents, who told it all about the leaf-covered trees they used to perch in when they were young, and wondering, “Where have all the trees gone?” The repetition works really well too.