Molting

Release me from this gilded cage
At last subdued in all my rage
Wounded fighter upon your shores
Vengeful angel in petty wars
To be dragged here and locked away
No longer knowing night from day
Take these tresses and hood from me
So I may once again fly free
Conflicts over and no-one won
I played my part and now I'm done
Forgive me now as I do you
For all we did and didn't do
Toss me high that I can take flight
Soaring up, out, into the night
Remember me only in love
Angry black crow transformed to dove

Reviews

[Peter H]

very well written it was imaged quite well , the rhyme scheme was also well done :)

[Rogue]

Thank you, Peter. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

"Conflicts over and no-one won" - This is often the way it goes, and you are wise to seek to forgive and be forgiven. This does indeed lead to transformation - shedding the old to make way for the new. Wonderful write, Rogue!

[Rogue]

Thank you, Rita. Always appreciate your visits and thoughts. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

That was powerful, and in so few lines. I'm beyond impressed! An elogant take on forgiving one's self and others.

[Rogue]

Thank you. I do try. I don't really follow the rules, but the experimenting is what makes me keep trying. In truth, the last few pages of my writing here are stories. That is what I am, a story teller. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I don't follow the rules myself, follow your heart and your pen translates truth. I am very much a fan of your work.

[Rogue]

Thank you, truly. I am glad you are finding something in the pieces you enjoy. :)

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

You have a gift for making them easy to enjoy.

[SteveB]

WOW! So many magnificent images and a wonderful metaphor for those sickk and tired of being sick and tired, beaten down but not beaten. I partiularly like the intial line with the "gilden cage" as it sets off everything that follows. Just goes to show that you can't judge the insides by the outside.

[Rogue]

Thank you, Steve for sharing your thoughts on this one. I enjoyed reading them and what the words brought to you. :)

[Cool Handless Luke]

I don't know if you crafted this with war in mind but having been there that's where this one took me. I loved the imagery and symbolism. Flowed very well. Nice write.

[Rogue]

Sorry, I missed this. :(
Yes indeed and how perceptive of you to have picked it up. The visions in my head included blood soaked battle fields and prisoner of such that was taken.
Thank you, Jeff.

[Chris]

It's hard for both sides of a conflict to come to terms with its end.

[Rogue]

Yes. Thank you, Chris.

[BlueDreams]

What a nice description of rage turning into love!! :) i am just amazed by this poem..
I found these lines very mesmerizing,
"So I may once again fly free
Conflicts over and no-one won
I played my part and now I'm done " ..
Great Write.. :)

[Rogue]

Thank you for reading and this lovely review. I so appreciate it. :)

[Sami Khalil]

I just saw this one Rogue. Talking about paying attention ...I love it...:)

[Rogue]

I knew you'd find it eventually. I wasn't in a hurry. :)
Thank you, my friend. I know you see deep into this piece with those sharp eyes of yours. That you like it means a lot. :)

[Sami Khalil]

You know some of me by now like the eyes ...Hahaha . You know I will eventually visit your page ...:)

[zainul]

A compact piece woven with golden words.
I fully enjoyed how you made your point for loving as a free person.
Wonderful write.
Congratulations,Rogue!!!

[Rogue]

Thank you, kind soul. :)
Your gracious comments have only added to my day.

[zainul]

This is all my pleasure :)
I feel very blessed to read your amazing writes and see your smiling picture simultaneously :)

[Rogue]

For all these dark little tidbits I write and my sarcastic wordiness here and there about the place, I am a happy person and I am pretty sure for the most part I even smile in my sleep. :)
But time and transition teaches us not to take every little thing so seriously. Life is meant to be lived and happiness begins with you. :)
Thank you again, gentle soul. The pleasure here is truly mine. ;)

[zainul]

I feel that I am the most fortunate person in the world who has met such lovely soul like here.
read moreI feel that I am the most fortunate person in the world who has met such lovely soul like here.
I have not adequate words to reciprocate your generous compliments.
I adore your great heart,dear poet :)

[Rogue]

Not to continue the complimentfest here.. But I'm gonna. :P
Your words radiate warmth and sincerity, my friend. I sense no guile or anterior motives in you. Just a man who enjoys writing, reading and sharing with others. :)

*former comment was deleted because I had to teach my phone how to spell once again. :D

[Rogue]

And still.. Anterior = ulterior

[zainul]

This is all my pleasure :)