DjehanePoetry

Dear Friends: What do you think of my poem: Social Life in the Sky? Social Life in the Sky I cannot tell which bird is carrying on in such a manner; I cannot interpret these recriminations expressed With audacity and persistence! It is the voice of someone Who knows his own rights as well as those of others! It could be a lawyer bird defending his companions Or his clients objecting to their being unjustly treated Or, perhaps, presenting a plea in their favor. It could Also, be a mother bird admonishing her offspring, Setting them on the right path, giving them advice Or teaching them right from wrong! It may be a guide-bird, Taking a group of birds on a tour of the environment, Examining each tree, studying every branch and leaf, Each berry and each fruit… It may also be a police bird, Enunciating the rules and regulations: this is permitted, And this is not allowed. The bird goes on and on; Then, all of a sudden, there is a profound silence. Whatever happened to the bird? I cannot te