I know a magic lady
her name you must have heard
her gentle heart is blessed by
the Spirit of the Bird
And since today’s her birthday
her friends have a surprise
a very special bird-day
Bird’s Spirit in disguise
will come in many colors
in different form and dress
each one a gift to offer
with love and peace to bless
The chickadee’s the first one
she blesses her with joy
the blackbird gladly follows
brings music to enjoy
When heron wades towards her
with dignity he bows
when peacock joins the party
much elegance he shows
Now cardinal’s arriving
brings self-esteem along
with swallow’s gift of swiftness
our bird-guest can’t go wrong
The raven brings profoundness
the robin open heart
the magpie offers magic
the turtledove new start
When owl gifts her with wisdom
and hummingbird brings dreams
and eagle offers vision
with happiness she beams
Now tears of joy are flowing
while she prepares a speech
she thanks them for their blessings
the love and joy they teach
She says : “I shall protect you
behold your gifts with care
Please know that through my actions
your blessings I shall share !”
Author notes
please see the video for a personal recital of the poem as well as a special birthday greeting from garuda, the chickadee :
http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg123/poetmaa/?action=view¤t=29featheredblessings.flv
my constantly updated video-poetry :
http://allpoetry.com/poem/show/3791503
In a list
A contest entry
- Birdie Birthday Bash by MagicLady.
1000 points, ended May 6, 13 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
1 - 22 of 22
-
This is delightful, and I will revisit. I have written of ravens, cardinal, hummingbird, peacock, eagle and woodpecker. My avatar, the owl, I used before I discovered indian spirit guides researching for a shamanic tale I wrote, "Old grey wolf and half moon owl" (which I am recommending) and discovered that is my sign. Thanks for your wonderful critique on "Aversion", which I have edited a little more...
-
Sweet!!!
Uplifting, inspiring & made me smile...
After reading so much dark poetry up here, it was lovely to come across this little gem of light...
Touching with a great narrative, rhythm, rhyme & flow...
Well done!!!
-
Oh! I love this bird day poem...I do have birds but they are the domesticated kind..but I watch the hosts of others that come to share in the bounty of food that the peacocks and guineas and chickens scatter. I consider them all "feathered blessings"
-
Such a serene, peaceful face
is that you? I love the birdie on your head
I also love your words, that reflect your inner peace and Soul. I'm sure you touched the heart of your friend "MagicLady". You incorporated a whole menagerie of feathered feelings!
A beautiful Blessing!!
Well Done, my Friend!
Congrats on the (well deserved) Gold!
~ Nicky♥
-
-
hahaha, now the birdie sits on my shoulder ... her name's garuda (the name of a mythical eagle)... and, yes, I'm afraid that's maa's face ...
happy it didn't scare you too much ...
thank you so much for your visit,
many blessings,
marion
-
-
We all know Magic Lady...and this is a lovely gift on her B'day... beautifully written... I can see Parsad on your head
Congratulations on winning Gold, you deserved it by far...
mina
-
amazing !!
Marion,
I feel so very blessed to get this gift from you. The wonderful poem was more than I could expect, but then you topped it off with a video. I have listened to it at least a dozen times and sent several friends to show it off. Thank you, Thank you, Thank YOU.
Even with all the birds you used in your poem, you didn't hit my two favorites. I know I will not be able to write something as lovely but I will write something about my favorite bird for YOUR bird day.
Cheryl
-
This poem is so much fun, and I enjoyed learning about the gifts of the birds. Your rhymes are lovely and fun to read. I found a reference for your birdie Garuda,
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/g/greattit/index.asp
-
-
yes, that's garuda !
the french name is "mésange" ...
I knew the english one would rather be "great tit" than "chickadee" (I think an american species with slightly different features) ... but I just love the name chickadee ! it's so joyful and playful, like her ...
thank you so much for your lovely smile and visit on cheryl's bird-day-poem-page ...
-
-
Congratulations on your trophy! The video is lovely!
-
-
-
This is wonderful, maa! The whole presentation it simply gorgeous! I love your little cardinal in a horse chestnut tree. Your poem puts me in mind of the German children's song about the marriage of the birds.
-
-
ein vogel wollte hochzeit halten in dem grünen walde ... fidirallala, fidirallala, fidirallalallala ...
yay !
you're too sweet ... thank you so much ...
-
-
Maa, your lilting words
float light as a feather
honoring your beloved birds
as well as the most special
Magic Lady.
Beautiful picture of both subjects!
Superb!
Aesthete
-
-
I still have to discover your drawing and poem ... just wanting to thank you for your delightful visit in the meantime !
marion
-
-
More than pretty and happy (as The Goes lady said), and you do look both to the nth degree, you look prehapilly...which is Yem for happy, pretty and silly which is the greatest compliment any human can receive...other than Moxielicious.
The poem is beautiful with unobtrusive rhyme that accentuates the beauty.
I have just been told that it was your birthday yesterday so "Happy belated 18th birthday!" I'll be 18 in July!
Lovely poem, ignore my silliness.
-
-
thank you so much for the moxielicious compliment, yemmie ... I love your silliness - it reflects my own ...
actually, it was magiclady's birthday yesterday, may 5th ...
maa's is tomorrow, may 7th ...
-
-
Oh Marion, this is absolutely lovely!
To every bird you gave such a special treat, made all of them so very special.
I'm sure Cheryl will love this poem
You look so pretty, and more than pretty, you look so happy!
You are indeed on
-
-
how lovely to see your yellow birdie on this page ... an additional blessing for us all ...
you are a true yemanja !
much love,
-
-
Hey my friend.
This is a beautiful poem that flows smoothly telling the wonderful features of various birds.
Very sweetly expressed.
Good luck in the contest.
Harrisham Minhas
-
-
thank you, my dear friend for stopping by and participating in the bird-day-party ...
-
-
What a lovely birthday tribute, Marion. The video was such a beautiful special touch. Your voice is so soothing and perfect for reciting your poetry!
I love the little gathering of all the creatures and how each brought their own unique offering. So beauifully done.
-
-
thank you so much for the patience to listen to the video, my friend ...
I was happy my lil birdie accepted to collaborate in the endeavor ...
usually, she's hopping, playing or flying around all over the place ...
-
Adding your comment:
1 - 22 of 22
