A Nightingale's Song

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Perhaps in time, I’ll know hereby
When in deep sundown and the rain
 A nightingale brown tweets my pain;
In lone tempo, its forlorn cry.

This warbler perches on the sill
Muttering plaintive notes  for me,
 As hands fold to listen closely
To many soulful tales which chill.

How pointed beak releases grief
Trilling for the death of its mate…
  I too lost my love by stroke’s fate
That I understand our disbelief.

Comes morn, this heart needed to soar
But this dear nightingale took flight; 
 Leaving a melodic delight
Of a songbird’s new roams... to explore!


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10/16/2019
Writing Challenge, October 2019 - Bird - Poetry Contest
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Date: 3/29/2020 7:36:00 AM
Wonderful poem. Beautifully written Thank you JC Hawkens
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Date: 3/5/2020 11:35:00 AM
Hi Nette: Hope all is well. Miss-seeing your lovely presence here. Hugs, SuZ
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Date: 2/7/2020 7:38:00 AM
Fantastic poem..rhyming as a nightingale's song.. thanks for sharing..
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Date: 1/19/2020 9:23:00 PM
It feels good to read your excellent poetry once again Nette. xo
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Date: 1/6/2020 12:47:00 AM
I absolutely love this poem. It is an amazingly awesome poem. I will read it again, such a lovely poem.. :)
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Date: 1/5/2020 6:38:00 AM
Beautifully rhythmic flow ... Exemplary free verse ... A joy to read ...
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Date: 1/3/2020 8:57:00 AM
Such a beautiful poem inspired by one of the most 'poetic' birds and its plaintive song. Your use of enclosed rhyme is also worthy of mention. ~ Hope you are keeping well! All the best for 2020. Hugs // paul
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Date: 12/25/2019 11:52:00 PM
Kumusta na? Maligayang pasko!!! God bless you.
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Date: 12/16/2019 3:06:00 PM
Lovely poem my friend. No nightingales in these parts but we have our share of songbirds. Have a great day.
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Date: 11/15/2019 6:07:00 PM
Hi nette: I saw a nightinggale once and I never forgot it's look. You restored my memory with a great poem!
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Date: 11/14/2019 4:18:00 PM
A feathered cry of love, you found your own warble in this one nette, enjoyed the read and congrats my dear lady;-)
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Date: 11/10/2019 2:16:00 PM
Hello Nette, this poem is beautiful. I have never seen a nightingale, Oh just saw the photo. A small bird. Enjoyed this poem. Have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 11/9/2019 8:50:00 AM
Beautiful expressive poem Congrats on making the top 100; you go girl. Hugzz, SuZ
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Date: 11/8/2019 10:38:00 AM
Hi Nette, a beautiful poem my friend - you and the bird had a sadness in common - this nightingale promoted a creative well crafted poem. Lovely dear Nette. Hugs and blessings. Jenn.
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Date: 11/8/2019 9:16:00 AM
I love NIGHTINGALE birds and your poem smooth my heart with lovely verses. Thanks for sharing it
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Date: 10/27/2019 8:25:00 PM
Lovely verse. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 10/27/2019 1:19:00 PM
Beautiful imagery and parallel emotions of human and bird grief, well thought out and composed.
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Date: 10/27/2019 12:43:00 AM
nette, My station, your's to pen, my elation, your's to begin. -Richard
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Date: 10/25/2019 6:29:00 PM
Nette, congratulations on your great win. Hugs Eve
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Date: 10/25/2019 4:49:00 PM
Wonderfully penned, nette! Cozy and delightful!... As an Emily Dickinson fan, it brings to mind the poem, 'Hope is the thing with feathers.' Thank you, Gershon
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Date: 10/22/2019 11:38:00 AM
Bette congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this appealing poem!
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Date: 10/21/2019 5:13:00 AM
such lovely imagery Nette, :-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/20/2019 1:07:00 PM
- Congratulations on your win, Nette :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/20/2019 10:43:00 AM
So very dear to read, and sad. Sweet identification with a little bird. Such beauty.
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Date: 10/19/2019 4:19:00 PM
A very lovely poem my friend - sad but so well penned - a nightingale's melodic trill but with a heavy heart! Hugs, Jennifer.
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