A Small White Feather Poem by Bob Blackwell

A Small White Feather

Rating: 4.1


Soars and falls
like a coaster ride,
it climbs, then falls,
to climb and fall
once more.

No hurry, slow
then quick then slow
again, it wanders
listlessly,
here then there.
in gentle breeze,
it dances freely
and with ease,
it does a turn.

Fading light
helps the illusion,
the impression that
as it dances,
slow, slow,
quick quick
slow;
it does a waltz.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
David Tanguay 03 March 2007

A feather in the wind! i like this one Bob

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Jim Foulk 15 March 2007

well said, i have seen many white feathers floating down from the sky, and you could not have said it any better, nice write.

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Tsira Goge 24 May 2008

The gentle melody plays a wind, and lonely white the feather dances in a wind to self-oblivion, very beautiful poems, Bob. Kindest regards, Tsira

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Matt Mooney 03 August 2009

A spiritually uplifting poem beautifully constructed.

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Kesav Easwaran 30 April 2009

your imagination waltzes in tune with the white feather you watch...the words soar fall and again climb, catching up the sight...good work, Bob...i liked...10

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Sandra Fowler 26 October 2008

A waltzing feather somewhow a very poignant image... Somewhere in the distance I can hear the music. Ten for you. Kind regards, Sandra

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Alison Cassidy 08 October 2008

How ironic that it was a white feather that was used as a symbol to demonize 'conscientious objectors' during World War II. Surely peace is worth passionate activism. Your poem is gentle and reflective. Your words sooth and uplift at the same time. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Ivor Hogg 01 June 2008

Fine observations by a poet who has the time to stand and stare.There is much to be said for getting old

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