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Harry |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico 
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 Harry-colored pencil art by Janet K. BrennanHe came to my garden every year, Old Harry Peeking 'round the vigas of my porch Stopping in air to greet Fluttering his wings so fast, I could barely see them move Hovering . . . looking for his nectar sweet, always finding what he was lookin'for. I could not deny him. Then, off he'd go Swoopin'across my yard Happy to be where he was, Never thinking where he'd go next He was already there. Then one night, as the sun set and the soft evening breeze that accompanies that high desert time caressed my face, Harry came, but not alone. With a twill and a mid- air feat he said, "Hello," enjoyed his evening treat. She was next Off they flew . . . I would be his fiddle two from that time on. One cool morning in early Fall I found him, feathers scattered, A bloody battle No care taken in the deed Nor any sign of remorse, Only Amos, my favorite Gal sitting near him, proud of her gift for me . . . my Harry. I buried him 'neath my English Tea, his favorite Looked for him no more 'Til one sweet day in June I heard the sound. . . A trill of unwavering wings, A mid- air greeting, A trip to the feeder-off Swoopin'across my garden, fair Happy to be where she was Never thinkin'where she'd go next She was already there . He taught her well, my Harry, He taught her well. |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
I feel I have known Harry forever through your wonderful writes dear Jan. This one moves me very much to read once more. Love Katriona  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A sad ~ yet stirring ~ story. ~ And illustrated beautifully. You are multi-talented.   Linda |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
Ms B'still....you flipped this bird lovely. Enjoyed it |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
How delicately you told this story, dear Janet. Goosebumps for me. As always I love also your work of art. Love, Margherita |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
How welcome both you, and your art are to our public forums. Welcome to Passions! I would have sent you a lovely welcome on an e-card, but this is not your first post. Now, I need to go find it, in order to do so!  Welcome! " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love ~*~ KRJ |
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jbstillwater Member
since 2009-07-03
Posts 216Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Thanks so much for all of your kind responses to this somewhat older poem of mine. Sunshine, I love posting my work on this site. As many of you already know, it is my own barometer for whether or not to go forward in publication with a particular poem or short story. You are all just soooooo wonderful! Huggs to you Katriona, glad you enjoyed reading "Harry" again (lol) Jan |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
A lovely write. You are a great poet!!! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
You're a really talented drawer. I always love waiting for your next poem with a drawing of yours. A beautiful write with a touch perfection. to youARCTIC WIND |
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brneyedgrly Senior Member
since 2009-06-08
Posts 1125nowhere and everywhere |
always a treat love your harry |
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