The Robin

I often associate my inner self with a robin. So here's a poem about that. Less depressing than usual.

I keep this Robin in its cage
The last remnant of a dying age
She yearns to fly, to stretch her wings
Feathers cut, and still she sings

Let me fly, set me free
You'll free me someday, you will see
I won't give up, I won't give in
I'll keep on fighting 'till the end

I won't die
I will fly
Into the setting sun
I am not an average One

The Robin sings
O, the sadness it brings
How I want to show the world
The Robin, with her wings unfurled

I want her to fly
And not say good bye
But to smile
And stay awhile

Flying in my heart and soul
Taking back the happiness depression stole
She is a free spirit
And she is fearless

She is the better me
Who knows? Maybe one day I'll see
The better me,
The Robin, finally fly free

Author's Note

I capitalized 'robin' because I wanted to. 'One' I capitalized because I capitalized 'robin'. The words are, in this poem, the same. Doesn't make sense? Too bad.

Reviews

[Jack...]

This is wonderful, so filled with hope and desire to be free of the cage that holds this wonderful creature when it should fly. I love the metaphor in this poem. Very nicely peened. I think we all have a little robin dreaming to be free in us from time to time.

[Katherine R.]

Thanks Jack! I really appreciate it!

[Frieda P]

Reminds me of Maya Angelou's I know why the caged bird sings....'for the caged bird sings of freedom' This is really lovely Katherine, enjoyed.

[Katherine R.]

Thanks! I can see the resemblance, too. At least with that line. I didn't know about this, before.

[Frieda P]

Her poem you mean, if you haven't you should read it, it's luverly also....my pleasure!

[Katherine R.]

I'll try to. Poetry, yay!

[Frieda P]

Enjoy ;-)
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-know-why-the-caged-bird-sings/

[Katherine R.]

It was awesome. They say that there are none more enslaved then those who falsely believe they are free. The caged bird made me want to cry...

[Frieda P]

Hmm, food for thought there, you should write that one too..........

[Katherine R.]

Oh, that? It was a quote from a song. Forgot which one.
I can't use it without being copyright! D:

[Frieda P]

Just give them credit if you include it...........

[taleofthelur]

A robin properly emphasizes your vulnerability

[Katherine R.]

Makes sense, I suppose.

[Chaz Hemsworth]

The contrast here is well done. I'm also fond of personification as a robin. It puts the whole thing in perspective. And you have very well captured the true nature of depression.

[Katherine R.]

Aw, thanks! I try.(it helps when I know what I'm writing about real well.)

So we both personify ourselves with robins. Interesting.

[Chaz Hemsworth]

Well not really. I liked your usage of personifying with the robin.
And so a writer succumbs to unclear word choice.

[Katherine R.]

Haha, it's always a shame when that happens. Thanks!

[UC Poika]

Whatever you do after a poem like that don't ever let your poetic spirit fail to fly free! Good write.

[Katherine R.]

Thanks! Poetry: Fly! Be free!

[Gleb Zavlanov]

A marvelous poem: the battle between two alter egos uniquely presented with a fine grasp of language. Amazing!

[Katherine R.]

OMIGOSH, thank you so much, Gleb!

[Gleb Zavlanov]

It was my pleasure.