Once, you were a pretty bird
With the rainbow's colours in your mouth,
Singing hallelujahs that were heard
From east to west, and north to south.
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But hope will one day set you free, That all the peoples of this earth Will live once more in harmony, And rejoice in your rebirth. this is really a song of peace........... a beautiful poem. with the allegory of the bird flying high, then caged, brutality of the humans, war, destruction, jealousy, ego, pride........... finally desire and hope of peace. thank you dear poet. tony.
I love the metaphor of the uncaging and resurrection of the dove of peace. Let us continue to hope and work for peace.