The Birds
The birds, see them stare from the power lines
Somehow, they are not electrocuted
That’s because they are charging over time,
The energy source is now computed
They spy on you, tracking your every move--
They have cameras in their soulless eyes
You musn’t be cruel, the birds must approve
They can scan you and see past your white lies
As of now, you know of their influence
Don’t run, there is no way for you to hide
You cannot withhold any resistance
You have to obey, you have to abide
Just kidding! I suppose I did spook you--
Maybe the story was a little true…
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Submitted by josette_b on May 12, 2022
Modified on April 27, 2023
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Quick analysis:
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 576 |
Words | 110 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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