Refugee

Cherry

By Frances Macaulay Forde

Tue, 14 Apr 2026
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Refugee

 

Like a butterfly

I am caught

between the fly-screen

and glass door

 

through a veil of tears

I see freedom

but cling to the bars

and want more…

 

Frances Macaulay Forde © 2005

1st appeared in my first book 'Hidden Capacity ~ a poet's Journey' Published, Ireland, 2003.

Certificate 18
Poem
Written in Australia
Drama
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by celticman on

I guess we all want more. Of what, I'm not sure. 

 

Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

Thanks for reading, Celticman. 

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Submitted by Makis on

A plaintive voice Frances. Very delicate.

 

Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

Thanks for reading and the comment, Makis. 

 

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Submitted by Frances Macaula... on

A lovely surprise... found the notification email in my spam folder.  I have now corrected the error. 

Thank you.    

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