Notes About The Poem

bird in the hand

delightful what a dazzlement brings …

          what others deem prepost’rous things -

     so burled and brown and bound with strings

               hark - how sweet this waxwing sings …

          oh hark - how sweet!








Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden, February 8, 2024

( photograph taken by Gregory R Barden, February 6, 2024; filter by Prisma )
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Be the first to comment on this poem. Encourage this poet.

Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace