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Swan

August 1, 2021
By LKQgirl GOLD, Somonauk, Illinois
LKQgirl GOLD, Somonauk, Illinois
17 articles 17 photos 63 comments

Favorite Quote:
MUH HAH HAH HAH!


If I could tie a swan to my soul,

It would sail forever.

If I could tie a swan to my soul,

Yes, I’d sail into the blue foam

In South America.

If I could fasten my soul to a sparrow,

I would never feel

The crash of dry, dirty earth.

If I could sail away

I would make forests swim in the air,

And I would not grow tired.

No more sad sounds.

Just music.

I want to feel the sky

Free of fear

Beneath my feet.


The author's comments:

Inspired by the song El Candor Pasa.


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on Aug. 10 2021 at 4:57 am
Crazywolfiegirl2 PLATINUM, Kington, Other
26 articles 3 photos 284 comments

Favorite Quote:
There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. —Rachel Carson

This was really beautiful, I loved it. Also that thing about the sparrows and sailors is cool, never knew that!

on Aug. 7 2021 at 8:57 am
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
200 articles 23 photos 1053 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)

"Upon his bench the pieces lay
As if an artwork on display
Of gears and hands
And wire-thin bands
That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

my knowing tha probably indcates i have to much time on my hands.

LKQgirl GOLD said...
on Aug. 6 2021 at 9:45 pm
LKQgirl GOLD, Somonauk, Illinois
17 articles 17 photos 63 comments

Favorite Quote:
MUH HAH HAH HAH!

Awwwww

on Aug. 6 2021 at 7:59 pm
SparrowSun ELITE, X, Vermont
200 articles 23 photos 1053 comments

Favorite Quote:
"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)

"Upon his bench the pieces lay
As if an artwork on display
Of gears and hands
And wire-thin bands
That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

did you know that sailors got sparrow tatoos because sparrows carried your soul to heaven and if they died at sea they didn't want to be sparrowless.