A Barn Swallow

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A barn swallow soars above on a summer afternoon. A bird of a kind Soaring so high; commanding the sky in ways that dazzle the mind Swooping down over water to drink, feeding on winged insects in flight A bird of great independence. At summer's end, it will be out of sight Continually flying in the sky. At summer's end, it will be out of sight. Date written: 06/14/2018

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/28/2023 11:24:00 AM

Congratulations on this winning work in Brian's contest. I am delighted to see it there. Thank you for sharing this one about this particular bird. I do enjoy seeing them in flight. Sara

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/28/2023 7:35:00 PM

Really special birds indeed, Sara:-) Thanks so much for the wonderful visit and congratulations!

Brandon Champney

Date: 2/25/2023 6:33:00 PM

Hello Edward, that’s okay, I don’t know you either and I did realize that it was copyright. I was going to add your name in recognition of your writing. Maybe you know something in a world I know nothing about, but I’m finding it hard to understand the why. We have to fight for ourselves I guess, otherwise we could be taken advantage of, oh the depth of that loss. ?

Brandon Champney

Date: 2/25/2023 4:36:00 AM

Hello Edward I create wildlife digital images and I would like to use your poem as a caption to a barn swallow image of mine. How do I properly do that? I currently have my work on Etsy digitalliquid.net but the new site I am designing is where I will have your poem. Let me know if this is acceptable. Thank you Edward

Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/25/2023 5:49:00 PM

Thank you for your visit and interest in my poem, Brandon. Since I don't know you, I have to, unfortunately, decline your request to use my copyrighted poem on your website. I wish you nothing but the best in your endeavors. God bless.

Susan Gentry

Date: 6/21/2018 5:19:00 PM

Congratulations on your win with this awesome poem. Well done!

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/21/2018 5:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan!:-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/19/2018 3:27:00 PM

Loved that repeating last line and I have had this bird above my garage but it never returned. I think it did not like us snooping on it when it had its nest!! congrats for your win.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/19/2018 5:32:00 PM

How cool! Perhaps it relocated to a tree---much more private---because that's a rather strange place to nest, lol. Thanks for the support, Andrea!:-) xoxo