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Unhindered Flight~ By Sandra H. Bounds

2/2/2016

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Buzzards, at least ten, circle overhead,
swoop down, and land in the pasture
to gorge themselves on the decaying
carcass of a fat raccoon.

The birds pick the bones clean
then lazily fly away
untroubled by thoughts of anything
that could hinder their flight.

The scavengers soar into the heavens
at will, leaving me to envy 
such utter freedom untaxed
by all that holds me earthbound.


Author Bio:
I love poetry. I love to read, write, and talk about it. I am particularly fond of form poetry. I have Parkinson's Disease, and the limits of formal poetry help keep my mind alert. 
7 Comments
Beth
2/5/2016 04:34:35 pm

This is an excellent poem

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Dorothy Caulfield Wiman
9/3/2022 11:06:39 am

I am looking for Sandra's daughter, Beth. I live in Belzoni, and I am a member of the Mississippi Poetry Society. Sandra was a sweet friend of my mother, Dessie Caulfield, and she was my friend, too. If possible, please get in touch with me at this email. I am writing a tribute honoring Mrs. Sandra for the Mississippi Poetry Society's 90th anniversary anthology. I need to mail it by Tuesday. Thank you, Dorothy C. Wiman

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Adelle
2/5/2016 06:08:32 pm

Love this poem!! Such a great poet:·)

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Will
2/6/2016 04:10:21 pm

Glad Adelle made me read this poem Mrs. Bounds! Loved it!

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Tom eubank
2/6/2016 06:12:33 pm

Enjoyed this poem

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Grace
9/25/2019 04:21:58 am

beautiful poem

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Beth Eubank
9/3/2022 11:28:25 am

I am her daughter

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