I need the wagtail

I need wings,because I was meant to fly.

Wings to remind me for what I will fight

How far I can fall, but will continue to try.

They say I have a small body and I shouldn't believe

A little wagtail they say, "What more could you be?"

No matter how broken I now may seem

And if the world sees me as tiny and weak

I'll spread my wings, my ideas, I'll rise

I'll change the world, to make it shine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This poem is about: 
Our world

Comments

chrysacat

 

The Ainu are a minority Japanese people who live in Hokkaido, the northernmost

island of Japan. In their creation tale, the wagtail acts a

servant of Kamui, the creator god. The wagtail is a cute little seaside bird who's

generally viewed as tiny, weak, and even crippled.

But it's faithful and does its work despite being such

a poor little thing, eventually even physically creating

the land all by it's little self.

Basically, the wagtail is representative of something or someone

who is not strong themselves, but through its giving heart

manages to help others a great deal.

 

chrysacat

I need wings,because I was meant to fly.

Wings to remind me for what I will fight

How far I can fall, but will continue to try.

They say I have a small body and I shouldn't believe

A little wagtail they say, "What more could you be?"

No matter how broken I now may seem

And if the world sees me as tiny and weak

I'll spread my wings, my ideas, I'll rise

I'll change the world, to make it shine.

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741