An Egret

I watched an egret on a pond take flight
and hid as best I could against a tree,
not moving, breathless staying out of sight.

Remembering, I close my eyes and see--
the view!  A sweet reward for all my pains,
it flew with whooshing wings right over me!

Today, the tree is gone.  The pond remains.
Sometimes I walk the trail and feel an ache,
to see an egret lest the mem’ry wane.

Much older now, I know the risk I take,
and yet, I come alone before first light
to hear the sounds of nature as it wakes
and maybe watch an egret taking flight.
 

1/8/2022

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Ann Peck

Date: 4/11/2023 9:07:00 AM

Your poetry is so lovely, PS, I can't seem to get enough of it. :)

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/15/2022 2:42:00 PM

I like this one…we all can relate to it., PS! Pangie xx

P.S. Awtry
Date: 9/16/2022 10:18:00 AM

Thank you Pangie. :) ps

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 2/5/2022 6:28:00 PM

Beautifully evocative images, skilfully assembled into this delightful Terza Rima. Lovely work. P.S.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 2/5/2022 6:47:00 PM

Thank you so much Geoffrey! Always delighted to have you visit :)

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/11/2022 11:21:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/12/2022 7:53:00 AM

Thank you, Beata ~ps

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/11/2022 8:38:00 PM

Great writing. Congratulations!

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/12/2022 7:53:00 AM

Thank you very much! ~ps

Bill Baker

Date: 1/9/2022 7:08:00 AM

Beautiful poetry, well written, heartfelt. I really enjoyed your poem this morning P.S. Thanks for sharing you gift with us, :-) Bill I'm following you and your poetry now.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/9/2022 5:25:00 PM

I am glad you enjoyed the poem Bill! :)~ps

Mark Massey

Date: 1/9/2022 5:53:00 AM

This is poetry at its finest - defined in structure, ethereal in topic and perfect in rhythm.

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/9/2022 5:25:00 PM

Mark, thank you for your generous compliment. :) ~ps

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/9/2022 5:46:00 AM

Very skillfully written and lovely, P.S. Janice

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/9/2022 8:18:00 AM

Thank you so much Janice. -ps

Charles Messina

Date: 1/9/2022 2:28:00 AM

Something prehistoric about egrets, I was fishing in a river a few years back and hooked onto a small trout, as I was reeling it in an egret swooped down and stole it. True story' (lol) Enjoyed this, P.S. Have a nice weekend. Charlie

P.S. Awtry
Date: 1/9/2022 8:17:00 AM

Sorry about the loss of your fish but I think you got the better end of the trade—small trout for a great story! Glad you liked this one. :) -ps