As coloured clowns they
waddle around;
perched, high upon the crags;
Balanced, on legs like twigs
and feet of webs they grip
sheer drops with ease.
Imagine, Napoleon in all his
pomp, pear shaped, and small;
With wings held back in repose.
Crimsoned, beaked with hook to
eat , and face, as white as snow;
Black rings adorn a piercing eye.
Poetic justice, I cannot give to this
peculiar bird, so I leave a tribute
up above, for one who is so brave.
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Written October 1st, 2004
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That you for bringing me back here to this
I had forgotten all about the puffin poem (could do with a bit of "tweeking" here and there 
)Many thanks for your kind words 
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Excellent
Well written poem.....I like the colours and flight of puffins. I think they are courageous birds. Yes I suppose they are like Napoleon. Thank you for sharing. -
I am glad your "Block" is finally lifting Happens when we least expect it Many thanks for your kind words,
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Lol thanks
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Thank you They are such pompus little birds that strut around like napoleon Many thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated
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Very expressive and with the added touch of comparison to Napolean..........It is quite true.....nicely written.......
Thanks for commenting on Intrigue and Trepidation.......one coming from a long block.......finally lifting.........
Lisa -
loved the comparison to napoleon
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love the descriptions of the puffins I read a book a long time ago with a huffin and a puffin always wanted to see them but i guesss ill have to come to your part of the world for that, in the meantime Ill enjoy them in your well worded poem
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I am glad you had a nice feeling after reading this No, I dont sprinkle anything on the poems just a little warmth Many thanks for your kind words, and as for being talented....Im not so sure, probably just lucky
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wow... that was amazing, i look forward to reading more of your stuff if its like that all the time, wonderful choice of words and i loved the picture above, i can tell you treat each poem you write very well... And spent lots of time on this, i congradulate you on this accomplishment because you are obviously extremely talented, or just plain lucky, lol... but anyway, keep up the good work, and thanks for providing my mind with such a wonderful feeling of bliss as a short after effect of reading this poem... did you perhaps spike it with LSD? lol... great job, i applaud you... tada!
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Thank you I am pleased that you liked this puffin poem
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Puffin!!!!... I love puffins. Oh, and it was a really cool poem also. I give it two thumbs up
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Thank you They are so comical to watch, I really do appreciate your words
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Beautiful Piece!
Again you amaze me with your words
And imagery so crystal clear
What a special and little, cute bird
I love how you write so sincere
With an appreciation for things above
And things below you notice too
But what I notice must is your love
That you share so dear, so true
Thanks for your poetry, I do enjoy your works my friend, and I appreciate this wonderful read you've penned! I
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Pen on dear poetess, and I'll read you laters! 's
-Timothy The Poetic Weaver~
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Oh, I am so sorry Zaffen, that your mother was distressed
I am sure the monitor is "savable" once dried and cleaned and please dont strain your eyes until you have your monitor back
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Artfully Done
Well done.
Not something that everyone would think to use as the subject of a poem.
I may not be writting or illustrating for a bit.
My Mother, bless her heart, was dusting in my room.
I had a container of liqued air freshener sitting on top of my 21 inch monitor....in the course of dusting she lifted and tilted the container. Pouring about two ounces of freshener into the top couling louvers of the monitor.
At the moment I'm utilizing a 12 inch viewable loaner from my tech while he sees what the verdict is.
I don't mind the monitor, rather the upset it caused my Mother.
It didn't bother me.
I've learned to roll with the punches and not sweat the small stuff.
I doubt the 21 inch is ruined just needs cleaning but, if it is,
They turn them out by the thousands everyday.
I won't be able to participate until I get the other, or a replacement, monitor in place. I can barely see the letters to type this.
Be well:
Zaffen -
Thank you You are so lucky to have all those wonderful birds on your doorstep, here we are more likely to see grey seals and jelly fish Many thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated
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Aw this is lovely, totally totally - you observe the essence of him: Napoleon in all his pomp, pear-shaped and small. I live very near Bempton Cliffs: one of the most important breeding sites of gannets, kittiwakes and puffins in the world. The way they manage to avoid each other in the air is nothing short of miraculous. And the way they hover outside their nests.
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We all have moments of darkness but it is nice to allow the soul to soar like a bird if only for a short while and to sieze upon a pleasant thought and write something nice, it lightens the soul . Imagine a walk through heather or a misty morning and write about what you see in your own mind, it doesnt matter how it looks to others but it will matter to you It will put a smile on your face and each time you do it it gets easier Looking forward to reading a nice nature poem from you
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I think it has something to do with the way they strut around Many thanks for your comments, they are appreciated
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This was a beautiful write, very full of imagry
You did an excellent job on capturing what these creatures look like. I wish I can take my mind out of writing dark for a moment to do a nature write 
Great job
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Lol, that is the feathered variety we are talking of ? Glad you liked the poem
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Not my style of poetry here but it is very good none the less! To compare these birds to Nepolian is a unique approach that i would have to say! A very good piece here! keep it UP!!!!!!!!!!
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hehe puffins! How wonderful! great little birds! Easy on the eyes--compared to those gastardly wild turkeys!
great poem
keep it up
keep writing
thanks for sharing!
-->aref
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Thank you Twiz I appreciate your very kind comments
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I love these little birds, they remind me of Bonapart Hope I dont offend anyone with that statement Glad you enjoyed this
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Very Good write, u showed the bird good in the poem Keep It up cause u got it..... Again Good write and Keep it up
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Ms Cutie, Very enjoyable - I always wonder how they fly so well (for so far) they look so clumsy - Nice write and a good read - thank you.
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