Stuck
Despite
The option
To fly away
Caught in a snapshot
Indecision showing
Trust as fragile as the song
I used to sing at your window
Will you raise your hand to set me free?

( For the visually challenged reader, the image shows a hand extended out with a little bird sitting on it. In the background one can see a lake and it’s shore in distance)
Another busy week, but I didn’t want to miss out on Sadje’s “What do you see?” #49 this week. Birds have often been used as metaphors for life – there is the “canary in the coal mine,” the “bird in a gilded cage,” the “early bird,” and “birds of a feather.” Birds have been featured in songs, like Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Freebird” and books, such as Maya Angelou’s autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
As the election in the USA gets closer and issues of racial and social justice remain unresolved, I feel even more committed to doing small acts to help preserve this democracy and uphold it’s promise of equality and equity. I’m raising my hand in solidarity.
So between homeschooling/virtual learning, being involved the local election, and keeping up with usual household needs, I’m trying to continue to find the time to write and read and run. Some days, I have to chose what to do. Some days, sleep wins. Some days, I feel like I am doing the right thing for my family and for myself. Some days, I feel like I have accomplished nothing. Some days, I feel like I could be doing more.
Some days, just raising my hand and saying, “Present,” is enough.
©️ 2020 iido
Superbly poignant Irma….
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Irma, this spoke to my heart…wanting to fly but stuck…
You have gone to the heart of the situation. Girl, you touch my heart every time!❤️
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Sometimes just being present is enough. Anxious times.
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True. That’s the bare minimum I require of myself on a day to day basis.
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Such a insightful poem Irma. Thanks for joining in the challenge
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Glad I got it in! This little bird inspired many…
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It sure did! 👍👍👍
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“Trust as fragile as the song
I used to sing at your window”
I love these lines Irma, trust is hard to earn but easy to break.
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So true, Gina! And so hard to earn back…
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Sometimes flying away seems so much easier. I applaud your staying put and raising your hand, and sometimes that’s all it takes to make our world a better place.
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Beautiful, Irma. And never fear, you are doing plenty to help make this world a better place. ❤️
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Thank you, Jane! As are you! ❤️
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Oh, Irma. This is so heartfelt. This line tugs the chest: Trust as fragile as the song
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Thank you! Yes – do many big feelings going on right now…
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true. sigh.
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all said above … this resonates with us all! Eloquently stated …
Hang in there girl, you are making miracles although you struggle to see that, hugs 🙂
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Thanks Aunty Kate! I feel like I need to make this a poster and read it every day! ❤️
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stick it on the bathroom mirror 🙂
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loved reading this 🙂
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I’m so glad it resonated with you! Thank you for stopping by!
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Irma, the words of your beautiful poem speak a message reflected in the well of my heart’s longings. 🤗❤️
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Thank you, Jenna! Being in this pandemic does bring about a torrent of longings we never new we had. So glad it resonated with you! 💕
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