This poem fills me with so many big emotions: hope, strength, optimism, a commitment to my fellow humans. Your words bind us all together as one collective, braced against the troubles of the world, and your last stanza especially leaves me with an expansive feeling I can't quite name.
I think we've all known a person like this at some point in our lives, been close to that one special someone, whether they be a platonic friend or romantic partner, and been let down by them -- had our brightest qualities, and our trust in them, used against us. But I think it's true that losing a good friend can produce a very specific form of grief, just as you've described. I hope, if this is from your perspective, that it was cathartic to write, and that you find your people soon!
Birds can be symbolic of so many things, and I appreciate that you didn't shy away from some of the darker imagery associated with them, i.e. the idea of being caged. It presented a perfect contrast to the overall tone of the piece, which is decidedly optimistic.
Beautiful poem, Izzy, and to think you created it from mixing and matching words from the poems found in Anthology 15! Thanks for joining us at YWP in Burlington today!
The shadows and highlights, the shining spots on the skin, really bring these to life!
Gorgeous! The glowing pink ring to the right of the sun is so prominent!
This poem fills me with so many big emotions: hope, strength, optimism, a commitment to my fellow humans. Your words bind us all together as one collective, braced against the troubles of the world, and your last stanza especially leaves me with an expansive feeling I can't quite name.
I think we've all known a person like this at some point in our lives, been close to that one special someone, whether they be a platonic friend or romantic partner, and been let down by them -- had our brightest qualities, and our trust in them, used against us. But I think it's true that losing a good friend can produce a very specific form of grief, just as you've described. I hope, if this is from your perspective, that it was cathartic to write, and that you find your people soon!
Birds can be symbolic of so many things, and I appreciate that you didn't shy away from some of the darker imagery associated with them, i.e. the idea of being caged. It presented a perfect contrast to the overall tone of the piece, which is decidedly optimistic.
Thank you so much!
thank you so much! <3
Hi welcome to the community! :)
Of course! I had a blast! :)
Beautiful poem, Izzy, and to think you created it from mixing and matching words from the poems found in Anthology 15! Thanks for joining us at YWP in Burlington today!