Open Poetry #30 |
A First.... About a Bird, er, Untitled |
Kristin Eve Member
since 2004-01-13
Posts 89On, Canada |
Upon the snow-clad bough, does he, This little bird, sit quietly, Swell out his red breast ardently And gaze upon the world in thought. “In this wonderland,” he deems, “Things aren’t always as they seem! This wintry night is but a dream… A certainty that pain has taught.” (Of course it’s pretty in the trees- Wild porcelain dances gracefully To fall upon soft, gentle knees and join the rested snow on ground) Our little bird does softly tear, While nosy fauna gather near To hear the mourning heartbeat clear… …A curious and labored sound. (This distress falls aimlessly On hearts that feel quite painlessly And the little critters underneath Don’t understand the bird’s sad cries.) “I shall depart alone” he frowns, While snowflakes rest upon his crown And suddenly the bird does lean Towards his chosen fate- The ground. The eyes of the animals did follow The great demise of the mourning swallow Their faces nonchalant and hollow -Yet ready for the vacant thud. And then it came, a sound so small (The sorrow bouncing off them all) White dust, disturbed, to rise then fall Atop the small and open tomb. One small breath escaped the bird, A grand finally – one final word. The warm exhale danced up and merged With winter’s cold and naked air. Little eyes that know no better Seek beauty from a single feather, Waltzing with the wintry weather, Above their haloed heads. (A curtain, white and crystalline Falls perfectly to end the scene, And none do stay to intervene, While winter buries death.) No mourning shakes old Winter’s hand, And so continues wonderland For nature cannot understand, Despair in hearts of little birds. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Hi, and Welcome to Passions. We are glad you have joined our circle of friends, and family…. you will indeed fit in so nicely here.... please check your email for a special greeting Kindly Greeneyes~ ~*~ |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is so tender and beautiful...with a great title! Eric |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
Welcome to the fun place! This is a fabulous first post! McLean |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Welcome to Passions fellow Ontarian !! Enjoyed your first post! Chris "When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kristin~ This is so very, very lovely~ 'Wild porcelain dances gracefully To fall upon soft, gentle knees' How graceful this falls in the reading~ WELCOME to Passions~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
After the other one I read I had to find your first post. Geez...what a talent! I can't wait to see more and welcome to passions! "if you won't let me fall for you |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WELCOME TO PASSIONS! Very much enjoyed your first post! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ In the midst of winter.. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Kristin, have to admit, your title made me do a doubletake. Glad I came in for the gift you left us. Welcome to Passions! Hope you find everything here you've been looking for in a poetry home. Karilea - if I whisper, will you listen? |
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Ravenwolfvoyager Member
since 2003-12-25
Posts 326 |
Kristen, this one made me cry too!! :-)It was a wonderful, brilliant write. |
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Nahgied New Member
since 2004-01-11
Posts 9 |
very sincere...i enjoyed. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Kristin Welcome to Passions and thank you for sharing your talent with us. I will look forward to reading more. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
You are a very fine writer. This actually made me cry! Welcome to Passions. |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Beautiful this is and so thought out... so much better then I could ever do. Great write! Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
By the way... Welcome here! Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Welcome to Passions Kristen. I enjoyed this piece very much. It is a great piece to make a grand enterance with. Well done and bravo...but then as one who once was from Ontario I didn't doubt you'd do any less. 8-) Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(tears fall down my cheeks) This is such a beautifully sad debut hat made me cry, dearest friend, I love all of God's creations and it made me sad imagining the little bird, but I know God will always feed His sparrows and they shall prevail! God Bless You! Welcome to Passions, sweet Kristin, may you be inspired by all of us here as we will all be inspired by your lovely words! I can't wait to read more of your wonderful words, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Kristin, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kristin...I love birds...this poem touched my heart. Welcome to Passions! |
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Kristin Eve Member
since 2004-01-13
Posts 89On, Canada |
thank you so much everyone... your compliments mean more to me than you'll ever know. I have never really had someone to share my words with... and now i suddenly have so many! You all write so beautifully, that i find myself spending hours here... just simply feeling your beautiful poetry. thank you. thank you so much. "Who you are speaks so loudly...I can hardly hear what you are saying" |
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