Of beautiful birds in circling flight

This year, I've decided to try NaPo for the first time! So stay tuned...

1. Space

Constellations float
in the ocean that is space.
Purple and black mesh,
like artists painted the sky,
and left their marks for the earth.

2. I am no bird, and no net ensnares me

I sit in this cage;
You tell me to sing, not speak.
I tire of this existence.

Hey Valkyria!

I like the link of stars/space to sky/earth -- mixing in different nature images works nicely. That haiku also certainly hits hard -- even without the title to link to "the caged bird" it does a great job at setting a tone!

3. Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time

I sit still, eyes open.
Nothing happens; I’m not bored.
I sigh; I’m content.

This poem is very nice!!! I love the feelings you incorporated, and it's short but sweet.

4. Somber

I’m a silhouette,
chasing answers far and wide,
yet I feel alone.

5. New Beginnings

Springtime takes over,
and the beasts wake from slumber.
Time to take out the trash.

I wrote this poem about the main character to my novel


6. Insight

I am no stranger to these fears.
They're so vivid, they move me to tears.
I lie awake at night, with these pictures in my head.
They look so graphic that they fill me with dread.

Who am I to be so afraid?
If she knew, she'd be so ashamed.
'Take it by the reins,' she'd say,
expecting me to obey.

But I can't help this feeling;
it leaves me falling
when I'm meant to play this role,
and I land in a hole.

Spoiler

Thank you guys so much, @EditorandPerks and @ChesTacos! I'm so glad that you thought the poems set the tone. I was really hoping to acheive that!

8. For You

Leaving behind the task at hand
Only you are my concern right now
Vibrant, your laughter will be
Every time a joke is told.

9. Alive

As the sun rises,
Lily flowers bloom.
I look towards the sky.
Violet clashes against orange, and
Everything comes alive.