Monday’s Poem

13.07.2020

Descent to Earth

Descent to Earth

I am 
Impossibly soft and delicate, 
as I flutter and float into 
An all too brief life of my own


Time is suspended for just a moment
As I enjoy my freedom
From the bird, and the wing


I am
Held gently in the air,
As the world, my only world, stands still 
For an eternity


Then I am taken
By the soft currents of the breeze


My delicate passage, as I fall
And flutter to the surface
Of the Earth


And I settle
And I rest

This absolutely stunning poem was sent in by Jane to include on the blog. I am bowled over by the gentleness that Jane has captured and the evocative words. When I read it I could literally see the feather floating down before me. This ties in with this week’s creative writing theme which will be all about air and movement…..watch this space! I hope you like the photo’s that accompany the poem, they are of a beautiful barn owl I was lucky enough to meet.

What a beautiful and gentle way to start the week.

With best wishes,

Emma

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