The Magpie
Delicate sound of a breeze; a brush on canvas;
a tiny leaf drowns.
In the valley on a night in spring
a delicate thing destroyed.
Another night, I saw in a tree
two magpie wings
building as ferociously as waves
yet as delicate as petals.
I ran to observe them,
hoping to understand their restrain,
to study them, as I covet them,
and aid their full escape.
But I tripped on a root,
blood twisting each knee-
and I knew I was without help,
without coterie in nature's kingdom for ever.
And the magpie dove away from my blunder
with a new fab and regal authority,
and every flower and bush on the mountain was heard rustling,
every one swaying, except myself bowing on hands.
Delicate sound of a breeze; a brush on canvas;
legs, leaves, and roots ruined;
a spring night; a magpie soaring.
Such fierce jealousy to their estranged bedlam.
Published by Vom Ica Poe'Ta
Vom was raised in Papua New Guinea. He is a United States citizen who is now living in South Korea. He was constantly told by his superiors and friends that his writing was naive and misguided. Thus, with cr... View profile
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10 Comments
Post a CommentPowerful nature - powerful poem!
Powerful poem, Vom!
Excellent job!!!!
Magnificent poetry, Vom... so very elegant and eloquent. Thanks!
I don't believe I have seen or heard a magpie! I enjoyed your poem!
Understanding nature is outside the grasp of many of us, but we are better for the effort!
You are a fine poet.
Very nice, though on the rare instances I recall having heard a magpie, there was nothing particularly gentle or soothing about its sound.... Perhaps I just encountered a loud-beaked one!
When we are camping in the woods, the rawness of nature always engulfs my soul :) cheers
How beautiful the power of nature... and your poem!