Summary
The text describes a reflective journey of self-awareness, emotional expression, and the pursuit of solace in solitude.
Abstract
The poem "Fall, Burrow, Then Flee" captures the essence of a speaker who embraces the fullness of their experiences, even when they feel like a "quiet fool." This individual observes the world around them, remaining silent until the moment is inopportune for speech. Their voice is not accompanied by a melody, but rather expressed through a solitary, prolonged cry that goes unheard by the wise owl or the solitary squirrel. The speaker's fears are buried as deep as the squirrel's nuts, haunting them through the night. In the end, the speaker finds themselves running alone, escaping into the dawn, suggesting a cycle of introspection and renewal.
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And for now I’ll take the fall,
For now, I’ll take it all.
I am the quiet fool,
Who sees everything, but says nothing,
Except when the timing is all wrong.
No melody to enhance this bird’s song,
Just a solo, lengthy cry,
A plea, that no one heard,
Not the wise and watching owl,
Not the lonely squirrel hoarding nuts -
Burying them deep, like my fears
That haunt me in the middle of the long starry night,
Alone I run,
And flee into the dawn.
~Feathertales
Kris GageBecause most of “the signs” they tell you are garbage
vina’s memories captured on pagesLove doesn’t arrive by invitation; it unfolds because we surrender to it.
