Melancholy
Optimism and Nihilism - Two Wings on the same bird
There’s a bird outside,
Its wings look torn to gold leaf,
The wind blows again.
A/N: What is your interpretation of this haiku? I had an idea when writing it, but upon review, I can see it could have many meanings! What does it mean to you?
Also quick note - I am thinking of bringing back 'See These Three' (where I list my top 3 reads for a period of time) but perhaps as a bi-monthly event on my account. In articles separate from my stories/poems. What do you think?
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Ooo interesting! I saw it as an older bird who may have lost some feathers, but the ones it still has are golden, which reminds us of older “golden” days. I’ll be honest, I’m not great with catching on to the meaning of a lot of poems, so I am likely way off from what your intended meaning was. Regardless, it’s a beautiful haiku!
To me, it represents the perspectives of how we see things because there is always more than meets the eye. Loved your Haiku!
I interpret it as a contemplation of how quickly we change as circumstances buffet us. Hmm. Is that the right spelling of buffet?
Fragility of things and a taking for granted of their worth - that's what I get from this. I loved it.
I’d love for you to share your top three reads with us.
The bird is ephemeral, just like gold that can blemish and fade. Nice work! ;)