I wandered from a sun-drenched parkland into a shaded vale
temperature drop was dramatic and an eerie feel evaded
then as my eyes adjusted caged nymphs I did spot
hanging from the vast fig tree in gilded bird cages
made of clay but so surreal their plight I did sincerely feel
Is this a sign, an ominous warning to avoid this shady vale
what else might be caged or captured in this very scenic
parkland … what lurks and quirks might emerge if I wait
and watch or should I climb the steep incline and vanish
before I’m also caught … safer to listen to this symbolic sign!
Friday Foto Fun – serious signs
Intriguing and quite a fun loving poem, Kate and the picture is so beautiful in all her greens. Good to hear you have moved to a beautiful place.
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Good luck with your move, Kate. It is natural to feel trepidation but one has to take risks.
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done the physical bit Punam, but have to wait a while to get water, awning and compost loo operational … I don’t mind camping for a week or two 🙂
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Fences are symbols… it is said they, fences make good neighbors.
Good luck in your new spot. Slow and steady in your explorations 🙂
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I like the analogy.
But one should not miss the fun of living life and be suspicious all the time 🙂
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Love the emotions..the mystery. Many signs ‘in the jungle’ of our lives we’d be wise to heed.
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I like the mythic element you create so well. (Additionally – the idea of willow and leather on the cricket pitch also came up, but that is off-topic)
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but I do see the connection, this is no myth but my current reality …
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Mysterious and an intriguing poem.
I do feel that we can get a sense or a presence in the outdoors or in nature that caution might be the best approach in a situation. Animals sensing danger or that something is amiss is a great example.
The question becomes is do we heed the message or ignore it?
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Love the images and emotions in this poem, Kate!
Yes, we must keep our eyes open and pay attention to those signs.
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Such mysteries in between the lines!
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No it is very beautiful the way it is. What did you decide will you stay or climb up the steep?
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An interesting and imaginative take.
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I wonder if your poem is a warning against a journey called life. You write beautiful poems and such reflective ones.
greetings
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very enjoyable read. 🙂
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You scarred me away from going into that mysterious Vale, I’m that brave these days, and I’m moving quick enough to run away 🏃😕😉
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yes I’m still loitering on the edge, wondering if I will enter … and I probably will!
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