Vivien Wade Poet Sonnet

Australaian Magpies

AUSTRALIAN MAGPIES  

I woke to a cheerful sound at dawning
As warbling of three magpies greet my day.
They're sitting on tree branches this morning
And warble though the skies have turned to grey.

The magpies are dressed in black and white coats
No need of colours to enhance their charm.
For lavished on them is their silver throats,
A sound that brings to me a healing balm.

Still they continue carolling so sweet,
Three tenors sing in harmony of voice.
Though other birds may sing with chirp or tweet,
But magpies will always be my first choice.

May magpies with their silver throats sing on,
Bringing cheer to the land where they belong.

A Sonnet
Copyright © Vivien Wade 2015

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Vivien Wade June 26, 2017 at 7:38 PM thanks once again. USA have a magpie but not the same as Australia. The have a harsh sound according to research, whereas Australian ones have a lovey warble.Four visited me yesterday. Vivien. PS loved your poem The Ride, it's a keeper.

Daniel Turner June 26, 2017 at 11:01 AM I can't say that I have heard a magpie. Nice sonnet, Scarlett:)

Chris Green June 26, 2017 at 7:24 AM Beautifully done Vivien. We don't have magpies where I live but I have always been fascinated by them. Thank you for sharing this. Vivien Wade June 26, 2017 at 7:41 PM Thanks Chris. The Australian magpie is different than the USA Ours have a lovely warble and is always a delight to hear them. They visit me often. Blessings, Vivien