The Fly

Discussion in 'Poetry' started by bird_migration, Nov 24, 2004.

  1. bird_migration

    bird_migration ~

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    There is a fly
    in my eye
    why
    oh
    why
    flew that fly
    in my eye?


     
  2. GirlInTheGreenGrass

    GirlInTheGreenGrass Member

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    what do you mean? What does the fly represent? I guess in the picture it might look like a fly.. like your pupil is it's body and around it are the wings.. i can't think of anything else. cool pic tho.it's like you're looking at me or somp;)
     
  3. BraveSirRubin

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    Poetic genious!
     
  4. nitemarehippygirl

    nitemarehippygirl Senior Member

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    fly suicide. kamikaze.
     
  5. GirlInTheGreenGrass

    GirlInTheGreenGrass Member

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    is that a sarcastic remark?
     
  6. dhs

    dhs Senior Member

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    Good you translate it into dutch for those of us who are hearing impaired?
     
  7. GirlInTheGreenGrass

    GirlInTheGreenGrass Member

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    it was short and focused...unresolved...made me wander. :) That's about it. Nice peice.
    <3
     
  8. bird_migration

    bird_migration ~

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    Thank you for your wise and encouraging words.

    Love, bird.
     
  9. Spyder

    Spyder La dah de dah

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    it didnt really say anything to me...what does it mean? did you write it with purpose or intent? what are you trying to express?
     
  10. BraveSirRubin

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    Why should you look for an answer... such a haiku type poem is completely subjective. Its simplicity gives it so many directions.
     
  11. KittenX

    KittenX Purrrific

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    I like this, I don't know why exactly, but the fly can be many things. Worry? Or object of one's affection? Sort of like a cupid's arrow penetraiting one's heart...hmm well at least that's how this poem worked for me.
     
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