Notes on Ornithology

Left Wing, Right Wing.
Either way you look at it,

like flightless birds,
they blame the wings.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: The political environment we find ourselves in for the most part makes me nausous, so I don't spend much time on the topic. Sometimes things bubble to the surface though, for better or worse.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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Comments

Ruby Lord

2 months 1 week ago

I did enjoy this. Clipped…

I did enjoy this. Clipped but meaningful. Pointed, sharp, and quietly scathing. Well done, Ruby.

Michael Anthony

2 months ago

Thanks Ruby!

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