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!
same!!!!!!! currently i'm trying to remember all the little things my they-friend enjoys (fave food, color, holiday, etc) and always put my needs first over theirs because I am me and I need to focus on myself. also I try to help them with things they need help with! basically like a best friend level-up!! :D good luck
Honestly same. My computer can't install YouTube for some reason so most of the time I spend on here is writing or scrolling through webcomics on Pinterest. My little brother whines like crazy when he's told to come off the TV at 8 am (time for school) after he's been literally watching Netflix for two hours! And the boys in my class went crazy and acted like they were being punished when our teacher told them to get off their computers. Screens are going to be our downfall, mark my words.
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!
same!!!!!!! currently i'm trying to remember all the little things my they-friend enjoys (fave food, color, holiday, etc) and always put my needs first over theirs because I am me and I need to focus on myself. also I try to help them with things they need help with! basically like a best friend level-up!! :D good luck
Honestly same. My computer can't install YouTube for some reason so most of the time I spend on here is writing or scrolling through webcomics on Pinterest. My little brother whines like crazy when he's told to come off the TV at 8 am (time for school) after he's been literally watching Netflix for two hours! And the boys in my class went crazy and acted like they were being punished when our teacher told them to get off their computers. Screens are going to be our downfall, mark my words.