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A great Blue Heron The park behind our house recently redone And a Great Blue Heron has discovered fish I saw the heron standing in tattered wings Like a tattered skirt and tattered grass I wonder, what scissors have cut them all? A graceful neck, curved at crest Ready to catch and strike when hungry Strolling around the pool to snatch a fish And sup on the fine supply. Oh, what riches, thinks the Heron What a delectable dinner Among the tall grass, a stop to dine. Oh, Heron, teach me to stand alone Without hunchback’s coat on one feet Show me how to bend my legs Teach me how to swallow without chewing Show me how to puff down into a secret So that only those who know me can find me. Teach me how to open wings of six feet span Unexpected and perfect, a crone in the sky. +++ September 29, 2014 Form: Free Verse Seventh Place win Contest : Animal by Regina

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David Brown

Date: 10/10/2014 3:11:00 PM

Beautiful depiction of a very unique and wonderful creature. I am fortunate to live in an area where there are many Great Blues and their blend of amazing grace and almost comic awkwardness always bring a smile to my face.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 10/5/2014 6:26:00 PM

I really enjoyed this poem, especially the first stanza. Your descriptions of this majestic bird's wings were so wonderful! Congrats on your win, Dr. Ram!

Nedra Wilson

Date: 10/2/2014 3:51:00 PM

Thank you for commenting on my poem. You are a great writer of many poems. I love many of your poems, but this one is my favorite.

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/1/2014 3:14:00 PM

Nice photo and poem! We can learn a lot from our fellow inhabitants of the Earth as you say in your poem. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 10/1/2014 5:37:00 AM

Congrats Doc! The last stanza was esp impresive an ode to the heron. Animal lovers love such wonders. And the pic doesnt look with tattered wings atleast. Best wishes.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/1/2014 3:27:00 AM

Congratulations I really love this poem. I am going to fav this one.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/30/2014 9:27:00 PM

Dr. Ram, I really enjoyed your poem - such good description and imagery. Congratulations!

John Lawless

Date: 9/30/2014 4:28:00 PM

I share a bond with the heron as I silently slip past in my kayak, one fisherman respecting the rights of another. Great write about an amazing creature. Although the screech of the rookery in spring would frighten satan himself.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/29/2014 10:09:00 AM

"Teach me how to open wings of six feet span Unexpected and perfect, a crone in the sky." I really got the feelings in this line..I enjoyed reading your work today...It brought back a memory from the past..I might write one in response to your great metaphorical work..Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 9/29/2014 9:48:00 AM

really love how you pained this ram excellent pen

Hija De La Luna

Date: 9/29/2014 8:43:00 AM

marvelous write and beautiful sentiments, Dr. Ram. i love it!

Jan Allison

Date: 9/29/2014 7:49:00 AM

amazing imagery Dr Mehta - I too love watching herons around our coastal waters - hugs jan xx

Ma Yaseen

Date: 9/29/2014 7:33:00 AM

Dr. Mehta, you have done it perfectly, The way you are asking the Heron to reveal all those secrets is what takes the reader into the valley of thoughts.... You deserve no less than 7// Malik

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/29/2014 7:25:00 AM

Dr. Ram, you bring to the attention of the reader, in a masterful way, that the great teacher of all is nature! How many things haven't we learned by observing it? Yet, nature we respect not enough! Last verse is a brilliant one! a seven for that!