Black Birds
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In Gabriel Okara’s poem “Snowflakes Sail Gently Down,” the image of black birds appears in the poet’s dream. He says, “I dreamed of birds, black birds flying in my inside.” These birds are not just real birds; they carry deep symbolic meaning. They show the poet’s inner life, imagination, and the power of renewal within the human spirit.
Symbol Of Imagination And Creativity: The black birds live and fly “inside” the poet. This means they grow from his heart and mind. They stand for his thoughts, dreams, and creative energy. The poet uses them to express the birth of new ideas. They are part of his imagination that gives him hope and strength.
Image Of Life And Renewal: The birds build nests and hatch new life “on oil palms bearing suns for