Blue Bird Representation

Once upon a time…

"A bluebird sits high on that tree branch, feathers still and unruffled, until a small disturbance grows, the wind hitting hard until pausing, leaving the bluebird cautiously content... waiting for the wind to return on this regular day." The old man describe what had happened with a gesture.
I watched this man, he was smiling bright at the tall tree carelessly.
I thought about his words long and hard.
It was a story indeed, but of what was the meaning? I was unable to put the puzzle together then.
Because I too was captured by the little bluebird... fragile, but great it was.
His life was a representation.... This I knew.
Of what? I had yet to discover. I turned to ask the old man, but he had already up and left without the slightest farewell.
So I was left to think, daily I thought about his little tale... the small little bird too.
Occasionally, sitting in the park hoping to see the man... 
But he never did reappear, I only saw the blue bird as time went by.
Now I sit, the puzzle one piece away from completion and the representation finally discovered....
But one thing left me horrifically baffled.

The old man was blind.

 

 

Author's Note

Just something that came to me in a couple of minutes.. Enjoy.

Reviews

[TheSweet]

This was really something different and very much a great little read. It just has a feel to it that works well and while there could be different representations, it works being as short as it is. It doesn't seem to be layered, so perhaps there are a couple of sentences you could embellish - but nothing too dramatic.

Upon proof reading, I notices a couple of changes you could make. Like 'but he had already up and left' could either be 'upped and left' or 'got up and left'. I prefer the former. It makes more sense.
Also 'So I was left to think, daily I thought about his little tale' - the comma doesn't really work, it could either be replaced by a full stop or a semi-colon.

Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing, I liked it muchly!

[Sarusai Hiryu]

Aoi, aoi, ano sora...

[UnderstandMe]

This was delightful to read! I loved it!

[joshua deathdealer]

This was such a delight to read. Excellent work.