The Bird

The Bird

Long winter over, welcome Spring
He threw his head right back to sing
Hear that liquid rippling note
Burst from out his tiny throat.

Tho’ you never could believe
How many twigs it took to weave
And fabricate his little nest
So lady friends would be impressed

For if he wants to find a mate
Nothing must be second rate
Plummage fluffed and feathers preened
Only beak and claws need cleaned

He spy’d a birdbath on the lawn
Swooping down his eyes were drawn
To a beauty matching all his moves
Surely this encounter prooves

At last by a chance of fate
He had met his lifelong mate
Impatient for exchange of names
He didn’t see the window panes

That shimmering vision was alas
His own reflection in the glass

Glenys Halliday

About the author

Silversurfer9
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I have always written poetry but when my husband died suddenly I used it as a kind of therapy. I don’t usually share these unless I feel they will help someone in distress. The ones I share are mostly humorous intended to bring a smile in what I feel can be a very lonely world... I have written four booklets and now a Corona chronicles which is just twelve poems writ while I am in jail...oh sorry I meant lockdown. Am on my way for a second booklet.. Trying to make folk smile and take a minutes release from these difficult times helps me forget my sight problems..

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