Monday, July 17, 2017

Wings of grace... Quadrille #36














Having gifted himself to the world, not racing to win
...finishing his journey...
arriving fulfilled,
he bravely hurdled obstacles
...in stout rusty under-armor,
character true.
His weary wings lift off
life's end post....
flickering into paradise's mystery hush,
weeping hearts
letting him go.




For the first prompt after a two week break, I wrote a 44 word Quadrille using the word "flicker".


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17 comments:

  1. NosaintJuly 18, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    Love the image of the bird's stout rusty under-armor, which puts me in mind of a regal hawk. Very nice!

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  2. Sarah RussellJuly 18, 2017 at 9:19 AM

    I love the images in this, Kathy -- the confident young hero looking forward even as those left behind -- parents? -- have to let go. Well done!

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    1. Kathy ReedJuly 18, 2017 at 9:55 AM

      Actually, I was thinking of an older bird leaving his family, those he always protected under his wings.:-)

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  3. Glenn ButtkusJuly 18, 2017 at 9:39 AM

    I love the notion that each of us gifts ourself to this world, for I am happy with the notion that or entity sets up circumstances before each lifetime, that we may, or may not, adhere to, within the confines of our specific life adventure. The image seems more gull than hawk to me.

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    1. Kathy ReedJuly 18, 2017 at 9:53 AM

      It is a gull, but it could be any bird. You got my point.

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  4. Victoria Ceretto-SlottoJuly 18, 2017 at 10:33 AM

    Poignant. I can even see it applying to a person. I do love birds; they are so full of symbolism.

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    1. Kathy ReedJuly 18, 2017 at 11:35 AM

      I wrote it wirh a person in mind who is in Hospice care.

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  5. Sanaa RizviJuly 18, 2017 at 11:16 AM

    Such a wonderfully heart-stirring write!❤️

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  6. Frank HubenyJuly 18, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    I liked the phrase: "paradise's mystery hush"

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  7. hyperCRYPTICalJuly 18, 2017 at 3:18 PM

    A beautiful poignant write. It is hard to let go - but we leave our history in those that have followed.
    Anna :o]

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  8. GraceJuly 18, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    I see it as a symbolism of someone who is protecting and nurturing, and then letting go ~

    Lovely share Kathy ~ Thank you for being part of our community ~ We appreciate your support ~

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  9. Sumana RoyJuly 18, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    The bird here is a most beautiful spirit to me. Having fulfilled life's purpose it's going home. How beautiful is that! May the 'mystery hush' open up and embrace it.

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  10. TruedessaJuly 18, 2017 at 7:54 PM

    Life's end post - I felt the last lift off to be a journey heavenward.

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  11. Paul John DearJuly 20, 2017 at 1:42 AM

    Powerful metaphor Kathy. I know it's a bird but it could be anyone of us.

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