Dr.Ram Mehta Poet Free verse

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A Great Blue Heron

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.

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September 29, 2014
Form: Free Verse
Seventh Place win
Contest : Animal by Regina

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David Brown October 10, 2014 at 3:11 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 October 5, 2014 at 6:26 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 October 2, 2014 at 3:51 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 October 1, 2014 at 3:14 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 October 1, 2014 at 5:37 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 October 1, 2014 at 3:27 AM Congratulations I really love this poem. I am going to fav this one.

Sandra Haight September 30, 2014 at 9:27 PM Dr. Ram, I really enjoyed your poem - such good description and imagery. Congratulations!

John Lawless September 30, 2014 at 4:28 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 September 29, 2014 at 10:09 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 September 29, 2014 at 9:48 AM really love how you pained this ram excellent pen

Hija De La Luna September 29, 2014 at 8:43 AM marvelous write and beautiful sentiments, Dr. Ram. i love it!

Jan Allison September 29, 2014 at 7:49 AM amazing imagery Dr Mehta - I too love watching herons around our coastal waters - hugs jan xx

Ma Yaseen September 29, 2014 at 7:33 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 September 29, 2014 at 7:25 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!