A bird flies over the tower of the church.
A boy tries to bring it down with a stone.
I gave you one single tin soldier. You grew thousands of them.
Led by you there is now an entire army trying to keep every soul away from me.
As though love for one soul requires the destruction of all others.
In the end, the boy brought down the bird.
Hurt, she falls in the sand.
Please do not forget that on March 17 Literary Revelations will publish a fabulous poetry book by PS Conway – Echoes Lost in Stars
Gabriela Marie Milton
2022 Pushcart Prize Nominee
Publisher, Editor, Award Winning & #1 Amazon Bestselling Author
Books:
Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology (ed.), Literary Revelations, 2023
Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women (ed.), Experiments in Fiction, 2022.
Woman: Splendor and Sorrow :I Love Poems and Poetic Prose, Vita Brevis Press, 2021.
Passions: Love Poems and Other Writings, Vita Brevis Press, 2020
Ahhhh… the profundity of brevity… so much said here, Gabriela. A micro-masterpiece. 👏👏🌹🌹☘☘
Thank you so much Patrick. I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day my friend.
Nice.
Thank you.
YOU are very graciously welcome your Gabrielaness.
A very moving poem Gabriela 😍
Thank you so much dearest Sadje.
xoxo
You’re always welcome
Hugs!
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Hard to love someone whose love language is possession. But sometimes we fall anyway. 💔
Indeed dearest Liz. Thank you so much for your comment.
xoxo
Nice poem. You use silence well.
Thank you David.
Wonderful writing as always!
Thank you so much Vasiliki. Sending love.
xoxo
Powerful and beautiful as always
Thank you so much Annette dear.
Very nice
Thank you.
Wonderful poem, Gabriela. This line, “As though love for one soul requires the destruction of all others.”, was powerful.
Thank you so much Edward. I am so happy you enjoyed it!
Went straight to my heart. Thank you!
Oh, Pam, thank you!!!
Beautiful, Gabriela, the tragedies of life, control, and love stated in so few words. This is a profoundly moving poem.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Diana. I am deeply grateful for your comment. Sending you huge hugs!
Seven lines, a short story long sentenced into mind – remarkable as always the things you do with words.
Goodness Eric, so good to hear from you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My best wishes to you and yours.
A very powerful poem!
Thank you Liz. Sending you much love 🙏❤️
You’re welcome, Gabriela. 🙂
xoxo
A powerful theme in this beautiful write, Gabriela. 🌹
Thank you so much sweet Michele.
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xoxo
The complications of love. We never know where it leads. Thank you, Gabriela
My pleasure and thank you so much for your wonderful comment. It means a lot to me.
Your words and imagery kick up so many feelings, Gabriela! Powerful, my friend❣️
Thank you so much my dearest Cindy. Love you with all my heart.
xoxo
You’re so very welcome my dearest G and Love you too my friend❤️❤️❤️
xoxo…
Loved it, the imagery, the beat, the ending… preciosa obra Gabriela 🌹❤️🌹
Te agradezco mucho. Te deseo lo mejor, Francisco.
Un placer Gabriela y gracias 🙏🏻
xoxo
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Powerful and beautifully written! ♥️🌹
Thank you so much hon. Sending you lots of love Xoxo
It’s always a pleasure to read your poems, dearest Gabriela! ♥️🌹 Sending you lots of love and hugs Xoxo
Thank you sweetheart. I really appreciate that.
xoxo
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Such a sad poem!
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Gorgeous writing! 💕🌹
AW..Thank you Layla! Have a fabulous day.
xoxo
This touches the heart, Gabriella. Poignant! 🌹
Thank you my dearest Cheryl. Happy March ❤️❤️❤️
A sad poem…
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Nice poem.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.
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What a great allegory. And you drew it with such an economy of words. 👏👏👏
I love it.🙏
Thank you so much. I am so glad you think so 🙏🌹
Well, I’m wowed.
Thank you hon!
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xoxo
Such a beautiful poem. Well done. 😊
Thank you very much 🙏🌹