New Year's Day by Donald Meikle

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New Year's Day

Written by: Donald Meikle

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One tiny bird
Puffed so large 
his wings won't close
Perched in the stick leaf 
Rhododendron 
On the only stem 
 still clinging snow
Tasting it to wet
a tip of beak
 Just a wee
Dock'n doris
in sunny frozen
Wind

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Denis Joe

Date: 1/2/2009 11:26:00 AM

Lovely use of language. the parochialism of 'Dock'n doris' is great and gives a warmth to the poem as a whole. The descriptions (e.g.: 'On the only stem - still clinging snow') are captivating in their exactness, giving a feeling of optimism as well as joy.

Karen O'Leary

Date: 1/1/2009 12:39:00 PM

I enjoyed the interesting perspective in this one. Nice use of imagery. Keep on writing. I hope you have a wonderful New Year! Karen

Michael Jordan

Date: 1/1/2009 9:25:00 AM

Donald this clearly gives a brilliant picture of survival in nature - Great job - God Bless, MJ

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