The word "perch" in literature carries a remarkable range of meanings, shifting seamlessly between the literal and the figurative. It frequently denotes a physical resting place—whether it be a bird alighting on a branch [1] or a person observing from a height [2]—and often symbolizes a position of stability or authority [3]. At times, its use is grounded in the natural world, as in references to fish used as bait [4] or descriptors of various aquatic creatures [5], while in other works it extends to architectural or mechanical contexts [6], [7]. The term even assumes archaic implications, serving as a unit of measurement or a support structure [8], [9]. Thus, its varied deployment underscores a nuanced interplay between nature, position, and metaphor throughout literary history.