Absorbed

Robins and sparrows and chickadees,
A hummingbird or two.
Their bird song puts my soul at ease
Dispelling mood of blue
As I listen and absorb the view.





25/06/2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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O'Haolin Whalen Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 3:27 PM
Francine, I love poets who do justice to Nature, and you certainly do just that. It"s obviously you're a Nature lover. (like me!)
Pettit Avatar
July 2, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Anybody who admires birds will like reading this piece.
Ryerson Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 8:10 AM
A nice way to start a Sunday morning, Francine! - Tim
Chakrapany Avatar
July 1, 2012 at 1:32 AM
''God loved the birds and invented trees .Man loved the birds and invented cages'' .thank you for your kindness and love on them .jk
Situation Avatar
June 30, 2012 at 7:36 PM
so incomplete common you can do more. this is a great start!
Aderounmu Avatar
June 30, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Straight and simple, Francine good piece keep your pen rolling. Cheers.
Horne Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 8:27 AM
beautiful write, Francine - and one of your favourite forms, I know : ) Congrats on your wins, my friend
Palmer Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 12:43 PM
comfortable view,relaxing surroundings,which I was sitting beside you,great write Francine
Beesley Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 4:43 AM
What a lovely poem!
Johnson Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 12:19 AM
the sweetest love i never knew, walked by with air of honey dew, and left me here alive, to do, sweet thoughts of meditation...
Andresen Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 12:15 AM
Francine, beautiful poem.....lovely bird song comming all over to Norway.... - oxox Anne-Lise
Bickerstaffe Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 5:46 PM
Ahh... this is a lovely QUINTAIN Francine! There are few things more uplifting than bird song. Well done! Keith :)
Guzzi Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 4:07 PM
The little animals have such wonderful energy! Hope you are well and happy! Light & Love
Johnson Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 2:02 PM
I like this and I do so enjoy my birds. I especially like the cooing of the doves. Thanks for commenting on my posting. Love, Joyce
Kendrick Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Enjoyed your expressive five line poem..Those birds are just wonderful addition to a day..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
June 25, 2012 at 9:51 PM
short and sweet, FRancine. I just love the birds all around my house right now. I bet you have a bunch too.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 25, 2012 at 9:45 PM
Francine, your lovely quintain is a breath of fresh air! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
Merryman Avatar
June 25, 2012 at 9:14 PM
I love the picture this paints. A lovely write, Francine. Love, Kim
Hu Avatar
June 25, 2012 at 9:12 PM
beautiful write
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