Formation Poem by Madathil Rajendran Nair
Formation
As I strolled this summer morning
Coveys of birds flew far above me
In enchanting formation
Perhaps they were headed towards a water body
Far in the east
Where did they home in the west?
Why did they have to fly every morn?
Baffling questions begged answers
Were they the same birds
That flew yesterday?
Perhaps some of them are new
Some of yesterday had perished in the night
Yet they knew
Where they were heading to
Flapping their wings in rhythm
In perfect formation
A magnificent intelligence
A permeating presence
Gave the flock sense
Of direction and purpose
The mortal me stood in awe
On shaky ground below
A hyper-tense, diabetic hollow
That prided on too much information
Yet failed to impart its own organs proper formation
The mortal me stood in awe On shaky ground below A hyper-tense, diabetic hollow That prided on too much information Yet failed to impart its own organs proper formation - - - - -We are amazed and awed by the beauty and wonders of nature.The poet feels that man's claim as the most intelligent creature of earth is nothing but hollow pride.A magnificent write, thanks for sharing.
Flapping their wings in rhythm - they fly. They show us the way how we should work together. Beautifully described in a lovely poem.
A thoughtful write. A man filled with pride stood hollow in ground while the birds flew singing peaceful songs. Loved reading it. Thanks for sharing with us.
The formation of birds under the sky is most beautiful, thank you sir.
Yes, it is amazing how these birds make such perfect formation in the sky! It is a great wonder and a beauty to behold! Man the supreme being with greater intelligence struggles sometimes to balance himself on the flat ground. The sense of direction these birds exhibit can put man to shame! I too have often been awed by such instinctive behavior of the animals and birds, but was never in a position to express my thoughts in such an arresting manner as you have done! Top marks!
I always stop, look and listen as migratory fowl pass. Your poem made me eager to hear and see spring's return trip
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/29/2024 10:41:14 AM # 1.0.0.1119
A great piece of writing. Nature holds us in awe. To see the symmetry and organization in nature, man is left awestruck. Birds teach us so much. As you mentioned they have a sense of direction and purpose that many of us humans lack. This is a great lesson. The philosophical tone of the poem speaks volumes about your depth n insight. And awesome expression to boot. A super 10.