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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada 
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The rooks are breaking bread within the mist On the table of the valley Their celebration slaps the ale of their bawdy song Upon the wooded air To cant upon the morning their boastful feasting Old as time, blackened breasts rosy in the rising sun And songs as brackish as the rasping marsh They sprang from. Black to the root but hearts not so What fledgling mother’s love fed and thrust upon the world This rookery of roughness, toughness in the wood To stand upon a branch, swollen limbed and thrusting from The brine of creation, an elation of sound Upon the day. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
It seems my message of "Sleep first, then send the poem" was sent too late! I am so happy to find somebody else who finds that ecstacic caw beautiful. I loved every word of this. Thank you for loving crows. - Owl |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Your sleeplessness gifted us with another beautiful poetic offering. Thank you! Impressive! Love, Margherita |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Thank you Diana and Margherita, *grin. As soon as I posted it I went back to bed and practiced relaxing my toes. Next thing I knew it was morning... the real morning. Yes kin, I do love crows. If I believed in past lives(which I don't), I think I might have been a crow or a raven - I feel such a connection to them. I'm so glad you both enjoyed it. It's good to share one's passions. Lynda(a tad sleepy but conscious) |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is excellent! I am also a raven lover, in spite of having been 'abused' by their antics more than once! Again, welcome to these blue pages, and thank you for your comments on my recent poem 'what the heart hears.' |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting. I've had more than one conversation with a raven, and with a rookery of crows but 400 feet from my house, I have little need for an alarm clock. One day I hope to see a white raven. I've only seen them in photos - rare they are, apparitions like reverse shadows of their genetic kin. Looking forward to exploring your poetry in the archives. What a treasure trove for a newbie! Lynda |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Hi Lynda, I love crows too. People don't understand how intelligent they are. Beautiful poem. Ida |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Thank you Ida, I'm really looking forward to getting to know your work through these pages. Yes they are intelligent - and courageous, saucy, beautiful, vociferous... all the qualities I aspire to...hehe... with smiles Lynda |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Great poem Lynda, much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Welcome to pip!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Thank you Lindsay for the encouragement! And thank you AW for the welcome. I live on the Niagara escarpment where winter winds are legend.(well in our minds at least...lol) |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I'm glad you got your sleep, kin! You see it worked!  Next time, you fall asleep sooner if you listen to Great-Auntie Di!- Owl |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
Thank you Vandana... Kin... Being the same age as you, the 'great-ness' of our friendship has more to do with our spirit and your wisdom. You may claim one year, but that is nothing in the cosmic scheme of things. lol. I bow before both. with smiles Lynda |
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