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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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I've heard the birds talking among themselves. One chattered incessantly As the other turned a deaf ear. The dissertation annoyed him, So he flew away. The winged orator followed without delay. She insisted he listen -- He said, "No way!" She persisted -- Following him from branch to branch Up and down through green Summer growth through Autumn's changes fallen to Earth, Reminding him the time was short -- Proclaiming the event -- Things to Come. Apocalypic renderings. "Winter's on its way," she squawked. "I'm trying to sleep," he balked. Then I heard her squawking morph, Taking a more melodious form, "Weobaei, Weobaei, Weobaei," she sang. "Now the Gates of Heaven have opened again To pour out on us the Golden Rain." The sleeper felt a drop But he ruffled his feathers And shook it off. Her pursuit went on for light years Until at last he spoke, "Go away!" he said, "you wake me up!" She offered up, "Weeeeoooooobaei." Stillness filled the air. Hours passed, he said nothing. And she flew away. Iliana |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Jo, I would be very interested in knowing what the inspiration was behind this piece. I found it to be a good read! |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
I really enjoyed this iliana. I have often wondered what all that chirping and chattering has been about. hugs, Chris  "At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet." |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
very much enjoyed.... |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Is Weobaei Indonesian? Birds are a little like people, aren't they? Sadelite |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Very interesting and well done poem - enjoyed it very much - Paul |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sunshine -- what can I say about the inspiration....hummmm.....well, I guess it was a spiritual experience. I really did see these birds carrying on like this...and it was if I could hear them talk...it was mystical! Thanks for your query and for taking the time to read my rendering. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Chris -- thanks. I'm sure they talk about other things, too! I think birds are messengers. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Lee J -- thank you for reading -- did you find yourself "listening?" BEEEEE well. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sadelite, nope, Weobai is not an Indonesian word. It is what I would call a "received" word. I've written various things about Weobai, maybe I will post some more at some time. Weobai takes me to different places -- maybe it's an angel; maybe its meaning is a person, a woman or a man; maybe its its the ocean; maybe its the land -- but in this case, Weobai is the heralding song of a bird. Thanks for your interest! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Paul, mornin' to you. Thanks for stopping by and for your remark. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Hi...I too would be very interested in knowing what the inspiration was Enjoyed. fate is not just |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Dark Angel, thanks for checking it out. Take a look at my response to Sunshine, above. That's as close an answer as I can give. ..........BEEEEEwell [This message has been edited by iliana (12-19-2003 05:39 PM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I like this very much... It reminds me of times when we should listen whether we want to or not. *S* |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
If only we each listened well to our own little bird...might this be one's conscience talking? Perhaps... Loved the poem, the message. Very nice... |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Suthern -- thanks for your remarks -- yes, you got it. It's a simple message -- who better to bring it than a 'little birdie.' |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Magnus -- it might be -- then, again, it might be as simple as a message from a higher source -- or, it could be both if the channel is open. In this poem, the messenger brings a word, "Weeeeoooooobaei" I hope to weave that word, Weobaei, into a series of poems. There is another one of my posts entitled "Weobaei" in which you'll see a short explanation. Thanks for your interest and comments. BEEEEEEEEwell. [This message has been edited by iliana (12-21-2003 12:44 AM).] |
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