We often search for beauty in the obvious, or at the surface level.
It’s only natural to do so. A bird’s wings, for example, are beautiful. But the true beauty of a bird lies in the freedom of its flight.
So let’s look for beauty in the less obvious.
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Supple wings that shine
The sky takes them as I reach
Beauty in free flight.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (6)
Beautiful thoughts--lovely poetry
There's something brutal about it I think. Beauty I mean. In nature. Totally unselfconscious and raw.
This is an awesome idea, Michelle. The subtle beauty underneath the things we typically look at. Well done!
Soaringly beautiful, Michelle!
it is amazing, that birds - small to big ones - can levitate and fly on these feather light wings. Love your thoughts!
Yes beauty is usually in the less obvious and simple things in life. Loved your poem!