Ella's prompt today at the Thursday Think Tank is to write a poem based on a quote that we like. I have collected quotes for decades, and one of my favorites is "A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song." Online sources attribute this quote to Maya Angelou, as well as listing it as an old Chinese proverb. I dont know which is correct.
Sometimes
the body
is not large enough
to contain
the joy of
being alive -
and then,
they call it
Song.
Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI immediately thought of a large choral group singing its heart out with great vigour...Perhaps The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. The feeling when they sing is so powerful.
I love your choice of quote for the prompt.
Also love your Life of a Poet Interviews. Very worthwhile:)
Hope all is good. Eileen
"and then they call it song"
ReplyDeleteWow, Sherry, I think you hit on it. Good work.
K
Very well done Sherry. I like your quote ~
ReplyDeleteOh, that's just so true! Lovely Sherry!
ReplyDeleteWOW- this says so much in so few words. You know I love listening to birds and that quote has always been one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteYour quote is beautiful, and your poem is moreso! I feel uplifted by your words, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteAmazing quote and you captured the essence so beautifully~
ReplyDeleteWell Done! I now want to hear birds sing~
That is one of my favourite quotes too, Sherry - and your poem is perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour poem/song is the new quote to be sung.
ReplyDeletestunning! and in so few words!
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Such Brevity; so much power, and so much love Sherry! I loved this piece.
ReplyDeleteOh this is pure poetry at its finest.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely quote and prose to match it Sherry. Awesome!
It seems it works both ways, joy and sorrow. I like what you did very much.
ReplyDeleteGreat quote and concept for this piece, hits all the right notes ;^)
ReplyDeleteOh, outstanding, Sherry! I love this!
ReplyDeleteThis poem is perfect. I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou have said all that need be said Sherry....this is completely beautiful!!
ReplyDeletebird song is magnificent
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