Albatross Wings

Feathered wings to slice the sky
leaving a cloud residue trail
Shadow the size of a dime on the water
blends into the waves as they sail
Perfume of ancients in salt crested waves
carried toward heavenly things
Rise up like fury to catch the next trip
on the back of the albatross wings.
Albatross flying like a bright white balloon
let loose from a child’s hand
So close to be captured but just far away
to be lost from our view where we stand.
A beacon of sea life, a voice in the wind
at attention and ready to dive
Feathers of flight, dormant by night
“till the waves crashing morning arrive.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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December 21, 2008 at 1:02 AM
Tatyana,Congratulations on "Albatross Wings" being YOUR Featured POEM of the week Sue M said the form is Free Verse It could also be Rhyme None of YOUR POEMS should Say I do not know because you lose favor in the SOUP contest and Member contest Happy Holidays...HG
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December 18, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Oh Tatyana, I really enjoyed this poem and the gentle touches of nature included through your gifted talent of writing. Congratulations for being featured and sharing yourself with us all. Wonderful Poem... MPK
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December 17, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Absolutely beautiful, sailing write here, Tatyana and a very well-deserved poem to be featured this week (the Form is Free Verse instead of "I Don't Know"). It sails just like the bird!! Congratulations to you! Hope you have happy holidays and that '09 is great for you and yours!!
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December 17, 2008 at 7:09 AM
Tatyana - congratulations on your beautiful poetry being featured this week - This is my favorite bird Merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ
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December 16, 2008 at 8:57 PM
Dear Tatyana, I hope you receive this comment. It is so nice to see your writing again and see your name. I want to thank you for your encouragement when I first came to the soup. You and Jonji were and are my inspiration. Warmest wishes to you and yours this Holiday Season. Elaine
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December 15, 2008 at 5:29 PM
Congratulations on your featured write of the week! Warmest wishes for a beautiful holiday season. Love, Shar
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December 15, 2008 at 6:45 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Tatyana. Love, Carol
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December 14, 2008 at 2:54 PM
The imagery forwards your thoughts in a creative way in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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