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Bateman - Osprey
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Bateman - Osprey |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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Bateman - Osprey A wildlife artist - Bateman Has painted many things Rabbits, moose, deer and such His color use just sings His Osprey painting, close and real Caught me with its life For at the shore the perches are High, remote from strife I've watched them soaring O'er the surf, serene, lazy, and slow Till suddenly they'll dive so sharp The fish is caught just so The first time that I viewed one Thought 'twas an eagle that I saw But a bird watcher that 'scoped it Saw the fish held in its claw Said "No sir that's an Osprey Only they nest on platforms raw Their nests they use year after year" The fish dropped in its young's maw. So with the painting thus I viewed This bird as if a friend Could see it as a parent As with nature it did blend I will always watch the Osprey For I love its joy of flight And if in next life I've a choice We'll soar together every night [This message has been edited by Wilfred Yeats (edited 09-15-2000).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Bill--I love this poem and the bird that you have written about...how it takes me to a place I love...thank you!!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I loved this story of the osprey and Bateman's painting. You painted it with your words. Delightful Liz |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent writing, Bill. Those are great birds..and they figure greatly into religion, too...I know at my church after each sermon the preacher says "Let osprey!" AAGGHH! I'm sorry, Bill. There's a bone in my brain that makes me do things like that  Your poem is great, really..  |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Bill, don't ignore 'Deer...he means well.. but as for the osprey, I am glad to know you know this bird well... |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Martie- You in your place on your coast, I in mine Although I wrote this early in '99 my life views then were at a distance - some 100 yards away and my feeble telephoto lens could not capture what Robert Bateman did - this year, in a boat, I got some great pictures -i love that bird ~S~ Thank you for letting me know you love it too. Liz - At the tip of Cape Henlopen State park in Delaware - you can view this majestic bird in its nest and gliding over the bay - a sight that is so beautiful -it can bring tears Thank you for seeing it through my eyes 'deer - I can remember the latin: "Dominic go frisk 'em" and "Benny got all the dominoes" the english: "Let osprey" was a refreshing change Thanks Karilea- I've another 'Robert Bateman' piece - I will release tomorrow - A limited print I loved so much I sprung big bucks to purchase. (price of the Osprey print is now way out of reach) I'm glad you enjoyed. Thank You ~You have to have a dream so you can get up in the morning. ~ Billy Wilder |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I will look forward to seeing it... |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Wilfred~ I see the Osprey daily and they are joyous splendor on wing. You've done a nice job of capturing the canvas. *Oh, my .. Balladeer's got me totally rocking with laughter ...  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Some day I will see it through MY eyes, for now I know where I can see it So glad you posted this Liz |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
wonderful poem, beautiful images.... they are majestic birds for sure. The softest thing in the world Will overcome the hardest.Non-being can enter where there is no space". Taoist saying |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Marge- Thank you ~Smile~ Liz- I look forward to a Santos poem ~S~ thanks Brian- We have eagles here too - but the ospery is more accessible - thanks |
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