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A Wise Old Bird
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A Wise Old Bird |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
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Bedecked by nature, finely dressed For all the beauty that’s possessed, This bluejay perched upon my fence, Could this old bird be really dense? The calendar tells me it’s Fall And he should not be here at all. Do you suppose this feathered friend Is bucking Mother Nature’s trend Of heading south before the frost In disregard of chilling’s cost? Perhaps he only wants to bring One last reminder of the Spring Before the ice and snow begin When Winter’s darkness settles in. Is this a gift of his impart, Instilling hope within the heart? He looks at me and nods his head And as his wings begin to spread In graceful flight on southward wend He sings that Spring’s around the bend. I bid my friend a fare-thee-well And feel the peace begin to swell Within a weather-weary breast Forever grateful to this guest. And as I watch him disappear I know one day he'll reappear. Until that day I'll sing his song, "It won't be long, it won't be long." 10/27/02 |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Awesome write Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Oh Denise, this is gorgeous, sweet friend, I love bluejays and we have many of them here in Colorado! (kiss on cheek) May their sweet song always bring joy to your heart through every season, sweet friend, yay, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Denise, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
What a sweet story, Denise... Soon it will be spring, but first we have to get through winter  ~ hugs from my underground burrowLyra |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Denise - enjoyed this write. There was a robin in our backyard just a couple of days ago and I whispered through the glass doors, "hurry...be on your trip south soon." Here in Ontario, Canada it is quite cold and damp...I worry about our feathered friends that cannot live in our harsh conditions. Chris  Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Denise, I love your poem.....and I love birds, too. Thanks for sharing with us. Love to All, Ethel |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Denise, don't be too sure about seeing that bird again. BlueJay Gumbo is a popular Caribbean delicacy down here  |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Denise Don't listen to that bad Balladeer...that bird is tough...in many ways. Loved your poem! |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Down here in NW Forida the blue jay is a loud mouthed bully.They are the gangstas of the bird world.Thank goodness the mocking birds are not intimidated.I have seen one mocking bird scatter a mob of blue jays. paladin |
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Pezz1 Junior Member
since 2002-10-27
Posts 33Scotland |
Wonderful read!!! (smiles) thank you for bring lightness of heart into the darkness of winter. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
There's no tougher bird its size. I don't know about Bluejays but do remember feeding a male and female Cardinal out my window one cold Pennsylvania winter. Enjoyed |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The blue Jay is a helpless bird in Florida. It can in no way stand up to the snowbird or the earlybird, much less the snowbird racing to get to Wolfie's in time for the early bird! It is safer in Toronto.....  |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I bade that bluejay fond farewell Reminding him that he should tell My Passions friends along the way I wish them happiness today He stopped on Philadelphia's shore To send you tidings "Evermore" Now southward bound is what I hear To spend some time with Sy and Deer...  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Gee, ours stay all year! This was wonderful Denise and here is a picture of one I took outside my window the other day, just for fun.  I really enjoyed this poem. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Hey, well done!!! I especially like the ending, but I liked all of it, it read smoothly with consistent rhythm/meter. Enjoyed! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
He's just reluctant to leave a good thing for a long hard journey... especially when he knows Balladeer is lurking with the gumbo pot! LOL I enjoyed this very much, Denise... thanks for the peek out your window! *S* |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Loner - Thanks so much! Noah - Thanks, sweetie! Hugs and Kisses! Lyra - Yep, it's a chilling prospect for sure...brrrrrrrrr! Chris - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Ethel - Thanks so much! Michael - lol, maybe that's why he's in no real hurry! Martie - They sure do seem to be a hale and hardy bunch! Thanks! Paladin - Those mocking birds are the coolest! Pezz1 - I'm glad I brought a lightness to your heart! Thanks! R.S.Wells - Bluejays and Cardinals are my most favorite, so beautiful! I'm glad you enjoyed! Nan - I should have known that you sent him my way! Thanks so much! Sharon - Wow! What a beautiful picture! Thanks for the wonderful! Virginia - Thanks for the well done! Ruth - I'm sure that's the reason, no sense rushing just to wind up in a stew! Thanks for reading and you can join me in my kitchen anytime to peek out my window! Thanks again for all the lovely comments everyone! It sure felt good writing my first poem in 7 months! Glad you all enjoyed! [This message has been edited by Denise (10-29-2002 03:47 PM).] |
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TradingSpaces19 Member
since 2002-08-31
Posts 134Arvada, Colorado |
This poem is awesome! thank you for sharing. Andrea |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
oh, how beautiful! This is so uplifting. THank you for the treat When I read the first line, I thought it was going to be about the raven. I love blue jays Love you Liz |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
'... And as I watch him disappear I know one day he'll reappear. Until that day I'll sing his song, "It won't be long, it won't be long."...' Denise, I hope it won't be long. The older I get the longer the winters and cold seem to last. I enjoyed this so much; thanks for bringing the hope of spring a little bit closer. Hugs, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Lovely fall poem, Ruth! I've got the opposite here, the Northern Flickers have returned - a wonderful ground feeder bird with a black crescent neck and spotted chest - and a distinctive call. We also have magpies here in the fall and spring. Cor |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Andrea- Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed! Elizabeth - That Raven is still floating around in my head...maybe one of these days I'll release him in some verse! Thanks for your kind words! Marti - The winters surely do seem to be getting colder to me too. Thanks for reading! Corinne - Glad you enjoyed, Thanks for reading! Those Northern Flickers sound beautiful! |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
DeniseMyFriend~ It is sooooooooooooooo good to open the page and find you~ You just send that Blue Jay to Florida ... he can stop off at my place and join the gazillon others here in the warmth of the woods~ (Got a double-barrel shotgun waiting for any DEER that comes trespassing looking for gumbo goodies)  Love n' huglets~ ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Denise - Beautiful writing - I can see that Jay out on my fence now. I winder if he will stay long enough to tell me of Nan, and you, and of others he has seen. Perhaps not, but seeing him will tell me just the same. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Marge (hehehe...gumbo goodies...good one!) and Mike! So glad that you enjoyed! It's amazing what they will tell you if you listen closely! |
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