Gary Smith Poet ABC

An Elegant Heron

Along the river bank I strolled

Beneath my feet the grass was wet,

Company I did not have, nor seek

Deep within my thoughts, but yet

Elegance, it caught my eye

For I chanced to see a heron there,

Graceful wings, they slowly opened

Heaving her into the air.

It seemed to me all far too languid

Just how did she fly, thought I.

Keenly though, I watched her soaring

Lifting, easing to the sky.










Entry for A OCTOBER PREMIERE CONTEST any theme, any form, max of 25 lines - Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Brian Strand
5/10/2017

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Gregory Richard Barden October 7, 2017 at 12:34 AM Beautiful poem, Gary - many Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets here where I live (near the ocean in Maine) ... Blessings and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend - wonderful work! :-) Gary Smith October 7, 2017 at 5:47 AM Thank you Gregory :)

Constance La France October 6, 2017 at 7:13 PM Gary, beautiful, congratulations on your win ! Gary Smith October 7, 2017 at 5:46 AM Thank you Broken Wings :)

Anne-Lise Andresen October 5, 2017 at 5:03 AM - Not a bird, I know Gary... but seen it on television - A marvel ABC poem :) - If it is for the contest, I wish you good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Smith October 5, 2017 at 5:36 AM Thank you Sunshine, I wrote this after watching a heron on the river :)

Jan Allison October 4, 2017 at 5:30 PM they are such beautiful birds Gary I love to see them in flight but also standing perfectly still whilst they fish:-) hugs jan xx Gary Smith October 4, 2017 at 5:32 PM I see them often where I run Jan, such a graceful bird :)

Heidi Sands October 4, 2017 at 3:57 PM Beautiful Gary! An enjoyable poem to read :) Gary Smith October 4, 2017 at 3:58 PM Thank you Heidi :)