Wonderful poem Brian and I like the running theme of being 'corporate' with the bird world. This took me back to my years working on a cubicle farm as part of a flock - suit and tie and everything. Haha.
Nowadays more casual on a much smaller corporate environment. Much more comfortable in my feathers without the suit and tie. In my former flocks, I too often cawed like the Crow, saying things the other birds didn't like to hear about how poorly the flock treats their fellow birds.
Nail, thanks for reading and the comment! I do think we are seeing a trend toward more open environments for people to show up at work in a way that works for them, which I’m thankful for!
This is my favourite reflection so far, I think. So much I want to quote and sit with.
This is absolutely me:
"My natural comfort swings back and forth in spaces that are crowded and loud, at times enraptured by a conversation and other times feeling very self-conscious."
"None of us are simply one trait or one person. We have multiple parts that need to be acknowledged at different times and in different places, and parts that show up and express themselves in different ways. I can identify with the cardinal, robin, crow, and hawk in some fashion."
So good!
You know, I've often thought of myself as a chameleon.
I love the parallel and the process. Working in a corporate setting but struggling to have an identity is something I can really relate to. Thanks for sharing!
It is a source of unending mystery how bird calls all blend fairly well, as do feather colors, colors of the forest and dogs generally get along. thanks
Wonderful poem Brian and I like the running theme of being 'corporate' with the bird world. This took me back to my years working on a cubicle farm as part of a flock - suit and tie and everything. Haha.
Nowadays more casual on a much smaller corporate environment. Much more comfortable in my feathers without the suit and tie. In my former flocks, I too often cawed like the Crow, saying things the other birds didn't like to hear about how poorly the flock treats their fellow birds.
Nail, thanks for reading and the comment! I do think we are seeing a trend toward more open environments for people to show up at work in a way that works for them, which I’m thankful for!
Although I don't work in the corporate world, I can totally relate to this Neil.
This is my favourite reflection so far, I think. So much I want to quote and sit with.
This is absolutely me:
"My natural comfort swings back and forth in spaces that are crowded and loud, at times enraptured by a conversation and other times feeling very self-conscious."
"None of us are simply one trait or one person. We have multiple parts that need to be acknowledged at different times and in different places, and parts that show up and express themselves in different ways. I can identify with the cardinal, robin, crow, and hawk in some fashion."
So good!
You know, I've often thought of myself as a chameleon.
We’re funny creatures, aren’t we?
That we are ☺️😆
Love reading about your process for this poem. Always wonderful!
Thanks!
I love the parallel and the process. Working in a corporate setting but struggling to have an identity is something I can really relate to. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Megan!
It is a source of unending mystery how bird calls all blend fairly well, as do feather colors, colors of the forest and dogs generally get along. thanks
Thanks Westin. Styles of the time don’t seem to change very frequently when one wanders outside!
It must be the result of evolution.