Oh, those sticking twigs
always telling truth
sending words whips
strict orchestral voodoo
hidden from hippo jaws
struck on the tree top
holding magic jar
growing wings and claw
building bow – no darts
project peace – no war
will I win the hugs
sawing off the bough…
Image credit: Jeanie Tomanek
ha. i like the twigs telling truth...if only we could think peace and not war...that would be a great step in our evolution....
ReplyDeleteWe must expect to be harmed even if advocates of peace, but cut the bough, if able, and be heard. The sticking twigs are our friends.
ReplyDelete"Practice peace" sounds like a good idea.....but everyone has to agree to play, I think.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Just love Stanza 1, and your last two lines are gold:
ReplyDeletewill I win the hugs
sawing off the bough…
I have to agree with Mary... but wouldn't it be nice to live at peace?
ReplyDeleteNo word has been wasted in this neatly cohesive piece. Your response to both prompts has been very effective.
ReplyDeleteMight be hard to hide the jaws haha nice one
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a predicament ~ Hopefully the wings will get you out of that tight spot ~
ReplyDeleteI like the truth telling twigs......and project peace gets my vote!
ReplyDeleteI love the message and wish for peace, too!
ReplyDeleteWell Done
will I win the hugs
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Good intentions may not be appreciated sometimes. It's a pity! Nicely crafted humbird!
Hank
...project peace & no war ---- ha, i'll venture all my wealth to achieve that... smiles...
ReplyDeleteCutting off a limb to save a tree? Hmmm - not all that peaceful, eh?
ReplyDeleteTwas a somewhat pyhrric victory !
ReplyDeleteTwigs of truth, hope the wings grow and peace takes flight.
ReplyDeleteYour writing style is so very refreshing to me, and this piece is no exception. The symbolism here is remarkable and the message is very applicable to so many situations. Very well penned. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteQuirky satisfying read....
ReplyDeleteHow well this poem and your quote ""A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer,it sings because it has a song." ~ Lou Holtz" go together! :)
ReplyDeletehighly relevant is your choice to go for peace, especially now. good poem
ReplyDeleteSo, that's where things can be hidden from hippos!
ReplyDelete"will i win the hugs/sawing off the bough"--interesting question. We should all try to project peace. Love the truth-telling twigs. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteMagic grows from your message here....a lovely and fun write. :-)
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