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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2014-02-06 08:06 AM




A bird is singing in a tree,
It seems he is singing to me.
His notes are sad much like a groan,
Has his lover left him alone?

He stopped singing and flew away,
Into the sky so dark and gray,
I wish he hadn't left like that,
Especially wish I'd worn my hat.

©March 1, 2010 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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Bluesy Socrateaser
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In The Mirror
1 posted 2014-02-06 09:08 AM


Was that a B-52 bird Jerry?

I was so into the perceived emotions of that songbird in the tree.

The hat bit was golden pal! Top shelf humor to go with a cup of morning joe!

Enjoy the rest of your day!

...just bein' Bluesy

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2014-02-06 09:21 AM


Appreciate the read and comment, Bluesy, and have a great day yourself.

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latearrival
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3 posted 2014-02-06 01:37 PM


excellent last line. got me,LOL jo
JerryPat2
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4 posted 2014-02-06 01:39 PM


Hello Jo, thank you for admitting the gotcha line gotcha!

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2014-02-06 07:51 PM


Got me in laugh out loud spades!  Good one.


Lori  

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2014-02-06 07:54 PM


Thank you Lori, glad I tickled you.

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BluesSerenade
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7 posted 2014-02-06 08:32 PM


Yup, birds are kinda flighty aren't they?
Love the pic and you lighthearted thoughts.

Marchmadness
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8 posted 2014-02-06 08:38 PM


Cute poem. Jerry. Always enjoy a little humor.
                             Ida

JerryPat2
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9 posted 2014-02-06 08:51 PM


Thanks Ida, I get a little loopy at times.

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JerryPat2
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10 posted 2014-02-06 08:53 PM


Yes they are Blues, glad you liked the poem and pic.

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Richy
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11 posted 2014-02-07 07:26 AM


yep you got me.. im going along thinking about nice birdies then... plop... haha

love surprises Jerry.. thanks for the smile this morning..


JerryPat2
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12 posted 2014-02-07 08:08 AM


You are more than welcome, Richy. Thank you for being here.

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EmmaRose
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13 posted 2014-02-09 07:55 AM


something about the sole bird perched, on a cold wintry day,with a shrill note coming my way...is it sad or hopeful, somber or a premonition.
I thank the Lord for giving us their free flight for us to imagine if only we could take off.........................

JerryPat2
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14 posted 2014-02-09 07:56 AM


You are absolutely correct, Emma. Thank you.

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Margherita
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15 posted 2014-02-09 05:27 PM


Very lovely, dear Jerry! He not only sang for you but he left with a gift! Porta fortuna!! That little splash is a bringer of good fortune!

Margherita

JerryPat2
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16 posted 2014-02-09 06:49 PM


Hah! I suppose that is one way, the optimistic way of looking at it, Margherita. Thank you for being here.

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JamesMichael
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17 posted 2015-08-19 10:21 PM


reminded me of some birds I think it was in Georgia, when you would walk under a canopy of trees these birds would dive bomb you and you would find yourself running and ducking sometimes...james
JerryPat2
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18 posted 2015-08-19 11:13 PM


Yep. It happens.

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