Death,
new life, apposition.
Red
feathers stand out
from
gelatinous mud
bottom
of bank
little
bird lying still
hazel
catkins hang long
unadorned
branches
spring
hesitantly shows
winter
slowly fading
whirl
pools create stream
hurriedly
passing
runs
without obstruction
journey
with intention
celandines
bright
primrose
hiding
violets
waiting
nestling
down
dead
robin in the dirt
lamb
tails adorning branches
pileworts displaying
on
a walk from my house
24 comments:
Sounds like a lovely walk, despite the poor dead robin. Spring is coming!
KaHolly: I am so lucky to be able to take a walk like this straight out of my front door. Every walk is different in a tiny way.
nice that you feel spring already and shows us also optimistic aspects of this season!
Ola: These are the very first small signs of Spring, but hopeful for what is to follow.
Spring around you sounds nice.
The hearts I make in a variety of mediums, I like all the ideas that came to you from them.
Well shoot. I was hoping the little bird was going to be okay.
Too bad about the Robin... BUT---I have a Robin here which I am not very happy with right now. He is staking out his 'claim' --and thinks he sees another Robin (reflection) in our sliding glass door. SO--he wakes us up at 6 a.m. PECKING on our window.... NOT FUNNY!!!!!! ha
Sounds like you had a great walk despite the Robin.
Hugs,
Betsy
Please please please get rid of your Word Verification. I cannot read it... Thanks so much.
Out on the prairie: Spring is just around the corner.
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm : So sorry about the robin.
Betsy from Tennessee:Robins come and robins die - c'est la vie. Will sort word verification.
How sad to see a dead robin but spring is on your doorstep. We have a long way to go up here. Snow yesterday and no sign of flowers, just a few crocus shoots coming through.
Doris: A hopeful day twinged with sadness.X
Interesting. I had to look up the word apposition. I had never heard it before. Interesting. I am still trying to get its essence.
Lots of imagery here, but then, the change of seasons does that to you, doesn't it.
such is life I guess...
Kathiesbirds: I used apposition instead of juxtaposition. The seasons change always gives me something to write about one way or another. I try to draw with my words so pleased you got the images.
Ina in Alaska: Most definitely the way of life......
New life and early death always seem to come hand-in-hand. Lovely poem.
Nancy Claeys: Welcome here and thanks for your comments so glad you liked this poem.
I like the way you've captured the stream " journey with intention".
Have to agree with Betsy from Tenessee: word verification is impossible on 1st attempt.
Yvonne: Good to know that you liked this line, it seems to take a while to find the words which are just right.
Word Verification being dealt with.
You certainly saw a LOT while on your walk. How sad about the robin.
EG Wow:Welcome here. Thanks for reading my poem.
Without death, and the sorrow attached to loveliness passed, the joy of new life would not be as intense: we would take it for granted. The dead robin is an important part of Life I think. Great apposition - and so pleased to know that spring is creeping up on you :-)
Lady M: Thank you for these thoughtful words and great criticism of my poem. It is always helpful to understand why a poem works for its readers.:)
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