Tag Archives: winged

Feathered

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Helen

Such feathered things The winged sings This ancient wisdom and All it brings To cut the skies And claim the prize To give it all Without surprise A birdlike grace And sentient face The angels fall To be replaced Such … Continue reading →

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Falcon

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Helen

The falcon has escaped The falconer’s reach Soaring triumphant Across blue-black sky A piecing eye Blinks careful against the cold There are harbingers here In winged flight The aim has faltered Man is bested A moment’s conflagration Passes in silence … Continue reading →

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Griffin

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Helen

This griffin dreams Of being a dragon Joining the major league Of the winged creatures Perched high above The city he surveys Saying ‘I could have been A contender’ This griffin’s wings Could span beyond His beginnings and soar With … Continue reading →

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Winged Creatures (2)

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Helen

Sweet owl bring to us Minerva’s wisdom and word from the depth of night Butterly so bright Colours of the souls rainbow Promise of cocoon Raven travel miles cross Styx with the ferryman leading souls to home Eagle’s great wing … Continue reading →

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