So little traffic this time of day,
mostly the avian kind,
as sun sings a midday rhyme.
With black tipped wings, two ibises alight
to perambulate in the center of sight,
their heads moving back and forwards
Flamingo like legs and feet
cross the side streets;
they forage on the lawns
with long orange beaks.
Suddenly, one pure yellow butterfly
passes by, oh so briefly
You might never see him but for
a moment of synchronicity
with the yellow irises.
Some scattered blackbirds are perched
in a tree and comes to call a bird
whose name I haven't yet learned
Perfectly sketched in shades
of black, white and gray.
The dozen or so gobbling ducks remain
congregated beneath the feeders,
scavenging, feasting
Under these blue skies,
truly a banquet for the eyes
and soul as
Everything colorful
and greenly growing
is here now.
As for the ibis,
it seems they have decided
to stay for a while
and delight us.
A contest entry
- I have flu by Entwining Beauty.
380 points, ended November 28, 2007, 9 entries
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Thank you so much for entering! This is a wonderful poem, good luck!
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Very good poem. Very well written.
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amazing poem good luck in my contest
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Oh I just adored this piece. It really tugged heart-strings...reminds me of when I was young, wild and free. Running around barefoot outside, just nature and my imagination. My heart is gleaming right now!!!
Loved this part...
"Suddenly, one pure yellow butterfly
passes by, oh so briefly
You might never see him but for
a moment of synchronicity
with the yellow irises.
Some scattered blackbirds are perched
in a tree and comes to call a bird
whose name I haven't yet learned"
Thank you so much for that!!!
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Thank you
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Afternoon can be wonderful and you have given us so many vivid visuals in these lines - liked the flow and the sentiments you have shared with us in these lines.
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