All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
Wings
High above the effulgent azure lies a rusty old cage
With gracious little birds.
As silence strikes the skies
The birds begin chirping, loud as they can
Resting above the blended air
I feel hopeless.
Thought to bring life, but nothing at all
Despair, I fear is the only vision seen
Wings clipped and feet tied, birds rage in contempt
What a dream it is to soar through the breeze
And dip your wings around the orange rays
What delusion it is to be set free forever
The birds chant out loud once again, being heard in a distant valley
Deafening a voice can be, wings flattered and demolished chains, the birds escape
Opening their wings wide up towards me,
Singing symphonies of sincerity
The birds are finally a cloud of happiness
Hustling through the deepest of valleys
And flying to the highest of skies
These joys give me hope of freedom
That one day I will be a bright light awaiting them forever.
Similar Articles
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 1 comment.
In this poem, birds are utilized as a symbol of freedom. Their powerful voices and strive to be set free led to their freedom which evoked strength. This symbolizes the beauty of speaking up for yourself and others as well. A unique aspect is the perspective of this poem: the sun and its hopelessness. Due to the clamorous noises of the birds, the sun wishes to endorse emancipation.