At My Window

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Written on December 27, 2023

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On the window feeder, Gray and black birds, feathered families, Playful and perky, frolicking Like the music beneath their down, Plumes rich as a caress, stirring joy, Wonders, shadowed by the pastel noon, Dreamy hearted wings, graceful As the moment before lips widen Into a smile, reflecting all the magic, Fairy-tale laughter, chirping, Songs written by the moon and stars, Silent as the heart, unspoken, Beyond broken – thoughts soaring, As the hand releases the seed, To be devoured by nature’s flock, Hesitant, nearly weeping, Reflected on the dew, dripping, Washing away the dust, the silence, With a hesitant gaze into yesterday, Where the prayer, understood, Weighed the heart, the soul… On the window feeder, Standing patient and persistent, Twittering eagerly, waiting For the seeds, the kernels, fare Meant to host the musicians, Choirs of winged artists, Stunning performers who calm, Hush the darkness of a forest, With their reticence, Quiet kindness stirring apart, Trembling leaves, Breathless oaks, pines, Memories designed to invite… Beautiful to the light, Wonderful to the night, Magnificent, so glistening, bright. On the window feeder, Standing, curious… Motionless, yet ready to soar, Rising into the azure skies, In one fluid motion, Willowy and wistful, elegant Nearly as enthusiastic as a star Glitter from the heavens, Revealing the treasure of the choir, Music, praising, ever praising… From the feeder, where they play, Follow the leader – a waltz, Danced perchance, on the winds, Where hope once promised Winged blessings, extoled – worship, Like a lullaby, soft and gentle – Always remembered!

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Constance La France

Date: 12/29/2023 7:01:00 AM

Gina, your poem is beautiful, I love it and the image also, well done, a FAV, blessings

Silent One

Date: 12/28/2023 7:06:00 AM

This is so lovely Gina.. Your poem beautifully captures the enchanting scene of birds on a window feeder, creating a vivid and whimsical portrayal of nature's beauty. The imagery is rich and evocative, painting a picture of feathered families and their lively interactions.

Miranda Hawley

Date: 12/27/2023 8:54:00 PM

That picture you have choose for your poem is spot on. I wonder if I would be that eloquent with the geese that frequent the pond in my backyard if I penned about them in a poem. I agree that the birds play follow the leader. Great job.