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Open Poetry #38

Wonder How Far A Bird Can See

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

0 posted 2006-05-22 07:53 PM

Wonder How Far A Bird Can See

Over here
where I work
is mostly asphalt
and buildings
with a few
lovely green
areas mixed in
pleasing to the eye.
Right across the Bay
on Ford Island
I can see a lush paradise
of grass and plants and trees.
Still the birds come over here
to this asphalt side to feed
and to share some time with me.

JamesLee
May20
2006

Gentle Spirit
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since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

1 posted 2006-05-22 07:57 PM

Aw James, you have found a friend in them, and they have found a friend in you.

Nicely penned.

poettothecars
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since 2006-02-10

Posts 1093
New Zealand

2 posted 2006-05-22 08:01 PM

While I find your poem to be beautiful. I am not so sure about your choice of the ways you placed your words as Capital letters.
I just find the layout and presentation of this poem lets it down

a poet who cares

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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displaced

3 posted 2006-05-22 08:47 PM

makes me remember the birds at my work...and squirrels that would come eat right out of my hand

Enchantress
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Canada eh.

4 posted 2006-05-22 08:55 PM

Enjoyed this James..
Sounds as though you have a beautiful view from work.
Hugs~Nancy

~ Trace my body with your words,
in doing so, you touch my heart ~

WindWalker
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since 2001-10-12

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5 posted 2006-05-23 09:37 AM

Yes this reminds me of the birds at my work, I could watch them from my window.

vandana

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since 1999-10-22

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USA

6 posted 2006-05-23 10:28 AM

good read

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

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California

7 posted 2006-05-23 11:22 AM

James....could it be that the grass is greener for both of you on the other side? I really liked this poem!

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

8 posted 2006-05-23 09:13 PM

it's an enigma
why they would fly to asphalt
unless you are giving them something
they are lacking across the Bay
either way,
enjoy the moment
for we can't tell how long
birds will enjoy
such freedom

picturegramic
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since 2006-05-16

Posts 112

9 posted 2006-05-23 09:46 PM

sounds like your view isn't so bad! Enjoy the birds and let them enjoy you.
thanks for sharing,

picturegramic :)

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