Ignore The Birds
And dance in the leaves.
I ignore you on principle.
.
I've ignored the chittering sounds you make
On Saturday mornings when I'd rather
Be tucked in a warm, safe bed
Pretending that there is nothing to do.
.
I've ignored the wasp sting of your opinion,
Quick to pierce my skin
And even quicker to fill me full of venom
That will swell and ache and last.
.
I've ignored the rolling receipts of grievances
Flowing from your lips with the hope that one
Will stick to my ribs and put my heart
Out of business for the year.
.
I ignore you on principle
Now because to do anything else would be
An act of self-sabotage equivalent
To cutting my own brake lines.
.
There are birds, raptors screeching in the trees,
Threatening to dive down and pluck
The last bits of my sanity right out of my skull
And feast.
.
So I ignore them too.
I ignore the violence of the birds dreaming
Of ripping me apart, flesh from bone,
Ambition from ability.
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I ignore them to dance in the leaves,
Twirl with the wind and cyclonic vortices
Of red and orange and yellow and brown.
.
I ignore the screeching cries
To preserve my humanity.
I ignore the raptors as easily as the sparrows
And dance barefoot in the spread of wet leaves.
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I dance to keep my ignorance,
Because it is bliss to be unlettered in the ways
Of a world so insistent on sinking its hooked beak
Into me and my little dreams.
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Silver Daux
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Amazing imagery! Great writing!
Whoa! That first line is ALL...and then there's more. The ending...worthy of a short film—no doubt. Excellence levels!
This piece is seriously so insanely brilliant! Silver, your poetry is visceral and powerful. This piece rang through my spirit like an anthem. Bravo! It’s a clear winner in book!
Congrats on your wins. Baring the truth.
Yes. Dance. Block all that interrupts; pain, fear, anger, sadness, regardless of source and dance! It's what we're made for!!
Congratulations for first place win under Popular Stories with the Most Likes this Week 🎉🎉🥳
“Be tucked in a warm, safe bed Pretending that there is nothing to do‘ My favourite line, I love it when a writer is relatable. I love it too how you refer to an opinion as like a wasp sting, certain opinions really do hurt and we wish it could just be nice and careful words instead even if it’s not very positive.
Excellent 🤩… I love the conclusion ✅
This is so so good- congrats on top story! I can't say which line is my favorite- so many pack the perfect punch.
That last stanza? Yes!
Wow! Just Wow! You are a pro at weaving words that are entirely felt throughout. My favorite line from this one: -I ignore you on principle Now because to do anything else would be An act of self-sabotage equivalent To cutting my own brake lines.- This was an extreme comparison that leaves you knowing that the ignoring is quite necessary. Another flawless performance! Congrats, Silver!
Congrats, Silver! So many instances of stunning imagery woven throughout! “Will stick to my ribs and put my heart Out of business for the year.” Really resonated and the closing scene of dancing in the leaves was vividly done!
Incredible. Wonderful imagery. I also thought your word choice was exceptional.
Love the imagery of dancing in the leaves while ignoring the noise and negativity. Beautifully written!
congrats on your top story!
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Nice work, congrats on TS.
Sometimes, you just have to. Great poem.
Back to say congratulations on your Too Story!
Congrats on your deservedly so top story!! 💌🥳🎉🥳🎉
Thank you for sharing of the world under the rock of ignorance! This piece feels like radical liberty. Congrats on TS!
Wow, that is amazing. Congratulations 🎈🎉 well deserved
What a fabulous piece! I love this!
A potent poem; I was especially struck by the notion that the ravenous birds dream of dividing "ambition from ability" with their sharp beaks. Cruel creatures are conjured herein!
Congratulations on your top story.