When the Baby Sparrow Found Us

Summary

Lindsay Soberano-Wilson reflects on the emotional journey of finding a baby sparrow on their car, paralleling the personal experience of miscarriage.

Abstract

In a poignant free verse poem, Lindsay Soberano-Wilson shares the emotional resonance of discovering a baby sparrow on their vehicle, which becomes a metaphor for the pain of recurring miscarriages. The poem delves into the themes of expectation versus reality, the entrapment in cycles of loss, and the unforeseen moments of profound sorrow. Wilson's personal narrative is interwoven with the broader human experiences of hope, loss, and resilience, inviting readers to confront the fragility of life and the strength found in facing one's deepest fears and sorrows.

Opinions

The author conveys a sense of disillusionment when reality fails to meet expectations, as seen in the contrast between imagined scenarios and actual experiences.
There is an internal struggle depicted, where the narrator has both been caught in and actively closed off from emotional traps, suggesting a complex relationship with past experiences.
The baby sparrow incident is presented as an unexpected and poignant moment that mirrors the author's personal tragedy, highlighting the unpredictable nature of life's most impactful events.
The poem suggests a resolve to not revisit certain painful experiences, indicating a boundary the author has set for emotional preservation.
Gratitude is expressed towards Jeff Ehren for the inspiration behind the poem, acknowledging the role of community and collaboration in the creative process.
Wilson's work is part of a larger body of poetry, with an invitation for readers to explore more of her writing, showcasing her commitment to sharing her journey through poetry and memoir.

Free Verse

Steps steps we took steps we shook to that scene in that book that seemed so right like a writer’s nook right there just out of touch

Yet when you arrive either in real life or in your mind it’s nothing close to what you thought you might find

Do you open it and risk getting lost inside?

I’ve become entrapped in webs that weren’t even mine thinking this was what I was supposed to find

I’ve also stepped on lids to seal those wishing wells shut held my weight against it all at once

But I’m not going there not going to not that again no, not that again

Then sometimes no matter what you do it finds you anyways

Like that time when the baby sparrow found us lifeless on the hood of our windshield before we even knew I was miscarrying yet again.

Jeff Ehren thanks for the bird prompt.

Check out more poetry by Soberano-Wilson in Put It To Rest:

When the Baby Sparrow Found Us

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