If I Were But a Meadowlark (your turn Hoot)

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Mike
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since 1999-06-19

Posts 2462

0 posted 2000-02-28 12:42 PM

If I were but a meadowlark,
...I'd fly o'er Kansas plains,
Above ripe fields of golden wheat,
...in gentle springtime rains,
I'd float above the blue-stemmed prairie,
...the Flint Hills down below,
And drift back on the winds of time,
...to see the buffalo,
I'd seek the seven golden cities,
...Coronado's quest,
I'd soar o'er trails to Sante Fe,
...as pioneers went west,
I'd fly amongst the cottonwoods,
...along a shallow stream,
While calling softly to my love,
...you are my life, my dream,
If I were but a meadowlark,
...forever would I sing,
As above the Kansas plains,
...forever would I wing.

RufffRyder
Member

since 2000-02-25

Posts 143
<------Over There------>

1 posted 2000-02-28 02:44 PM

I can visualize all that you`ve written about in this one.
Excellent job with the wording Mike.
Thank you for the read

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

2 posted 2000-02-28 03:41 PM

Mike,
I really enjoy reading your descriptive verses of the plains and mountains. This one flows like music, both in lyrics and meter.
This is a beautiful piece
Liz

Martie

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

3 posted 2000-02-28 03:52 PM

I love these "If I were..."poems of yours--they are magical.

If I were a hummingbird
I'd stand in air so still
with wings that travel like a song
sipping poems with my quill.

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

4 posted 2000-02-28 06:25 PM

Mike: This is a beautifull descriptive and unique poem.You have such a way with words. I can envision each and every step that you describe in your poem. Applause!

Take care,
Melissa Honeybee

hoot_owl_rn
Member Patricius

since 1999-07-05

Posts 10750
Glen Hope, PA USA

6 posted 2000-02-28 09:23 PM

Mike...you do know I love these poems right? I don't think I need to tell you that though. They have a way of bringing a smile to my face. Got the next one ready yet ?

If I were but a swan
...With feathers shining bright
I'd drift upon a quiet pond
...Then lift off on wings in flight
I'd have been born an ugly chick
...And grown through years in grace
So in your passing you'd have to stop
...To look upon my face
I float upon the waters
...Arch my neck so long
Preen my silky feathers smooth
...And spread my wings so strong
I'd drift along the waters edge
...As you walked on the shore
Following there in your wake
...Till we were one once more

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

7 posted 2000-02-28 09:36 PM

Mike~
Such beauty to ignite the
spark of spontaneity.
I like your 'what if's '

*Martie~ I like it.

*Hoot~ More ! More ! More !
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

Denise

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

8 posted 2000-02-28 10:23 PM

Beautiful poem, Mike! You too, Martie and Ruth! Delightful, all of them!

Denise

Soleil
Member

since 1999-06-12

Posts 113

9 posted 2000-02-28 10:56 PM

Very nice, I'd join in, but I know my focus isn't where it needs to be, and YOURS was perfect.

Meadowmuse
Member Elite

since 1999-12-27

Posts 3263

10 posted 2000-02-28 11:02 PM

Mike, Hoot Owl, both poems are songs of serene supreme devotional emotion...wonderful work.

~ Claire

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