The Winged Cutters Cannot fly

Summary

The article "The Winged Cutters Cannot fly" poetically reflects on the nature of freedom and the human condition, using the metaphor of winged cutters in a connected backyard setting.

Abstract

The narrative unfolds through a series of poetic stanzas that evoke the tranquility of a morning routine, the beauty of a leisurely day, and the contemplation of life's uncommissioned moments. It paints a vivid picture of a serene afternoon in a backyard, where paper birds symbolize the potential for flight and freedom. The poem delves into the paradox of having the means to soar (wings) yet remaining grounded, questioning whether artificial wings can truly enable one to fly. It touches on the struggle to break free from the metaphorical fence we are all attached to, suggesting that while some understand the essence of liberation, many never learn to navigate life's journey. The cutters, symbolic of human beings, are depicted as being attached yet not stuck, hinting at the voluntary nature of our constraints and the reasons we find to stay within our comfort zones. The article concludes by acknowledging the inspiration drawn from an Ekphrastic poetry prompt and an image that sparks imaginative thought, and it directs readers to a related article on Paper Poetry.

Opinions

The author muses on the idea that despite having 'wings', symbolizing potential and capability, many do not achieve true freedom or flight in life.
There is a contemplation of the human tendency to remain in familiar, albeit limiting, circumstances, as represented by the winged cutters' attachment to the fence.
The poem suggests that many people, like the cutters, are unaware of their own ability to break free and 'sail' through life's challenges.
The imagery of a paper bird and the golden afternoon light reflects a yearning for beauty and simplicity in life's everyday moments.
The article implies a critique of the human condition, where aspirations for freedom are often hindered by our own choices or inactions.
The mention of the Ekphrastic poetry prompt and the use of an image in the poem emphasize the power of visual art to inspire and provoke deep reflection.

Connected Backyards of Life

Digi Edit: Monoreena

Sunup yet mellow, The day begins but slow — Burbling coffee, the fumes grow, Senses awake, In, the whiff blows.

Wafting leisure in skirtings glean, Hints of laze it suffuses umpteen, That perfect frame, corner trimmed, A paper bird, makes it seen….

Sighting an image, Share your vision, How many times it happened un-commissioned….

Seated in that backyard, Some berries, some heart, Sprawling afternoon, To one’s killing, ending with tart, The twinkling beams dance on foliage, Lending the day that golden grace,

Are these days meant to glide — To azure, a vision from backyard’s eyes, Mind growing wings, limbs but slide Can birds of paper ever learn to fly?

Three Winged Cutters on the fence gave me a glance, “When wings given, still will you fly?”

Patched to the fence for period unknown, Struggling to be free, to one’s soul’s behold, Some know the truth, wings entailed, Many of us never learn how to sail….

Attached not stuck to the pegs for days, Cutters with wings find reasons to stay, With faces familiar, grumpy or gay —

Why we humans talk of leaving the fray?!

Thank you Suntonu Bhadra, Carolyn Hastings, Indubala Kachhawa and Paper Poetry for the Ekphrastic poetry prompt and an image which puts you in the vortex of imaginative self. Couldn’t help but use the logo!

Please find the below article on W2 prompt from Paper Poetry:

Thank you every one for stopping by the backyard of imaginations.

The Winged Cutters Cannot fly

Connected Backyards of Life

Off To A Flying Start

Leaving ‘home’ behind and onto our next weekly poetry prompt