Woodpecker's Tapping

by abcede   Oct 17, 2007


There in the back deep depths of my mind
Lies a woodpecker tapping...
tapping...
and cries,
"NO, no don't do it, this is not your way!"
It's taps are confusing, but should I obey?
The tapping - relentless
The buzzing - a pain
I can tell that my body is going insane.
"Will you stop! Please just stop!"
said I to the bird.
But the sound kept on going.
He must not have heard!
"I'll do what I want, you feathery fool!
You have no say, bird, I'm not yours to rule!"

Oh the tapping - relentless
It's faded some now.
I can function...
can live...
without warnings so loud!

Now it's quiet - so weak
It's barely a hum
and I'm losing my strength.
Confusion's begun.
"Oh, woodpecker - guider,
what should I do?"
I get no response.
"Come ON! That's YOUR CUE...
to help me,
I NEED it,
you faking, feigned bird.
I know you can hear me!"
but still...
not a word.

Just silence...
unsure
the guidance is lacking
from what WAS my guide -
the woodpecker's tapping.

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  • 16 years ago

    by TwiztidJuggalette

    So that was orginal. And held meaning. It wasd written in like an abstract way. It was kinda nice to read something different for once. Good Job,

    5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by JustKristina

    WOW! i love this one!! great meaning and symbolism! great work! keep it up!!!