Robert A. Dufresne Poet Couplet

Bird Song

Blast it bird! Where are ye off to?
Don’t ye know the day is through?

Oh but I’ve a lovely song to sing,
I must ere I do another thing.
To the man in the garden who works with the hoe,
He’s tired and lonely and his heart needs to grow.
Then off to the widow who thinks of her lost mate,
And  meditates on the gorgeous sunset of late.
It is my heartfelt, joyful duty for which I long,
To comfort God’s people with my little song.

Oh, well off you go then,
Your song wins again..



Inspired by Francine Robert's contest 5/8/11

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Carol Sunshine Brown May 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM Congratulations on your win in Francine's contest Robrt. Love,Carol

Black Eyed Susan May 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM Aww... I wish the birds at my windowsill in the morning were so thoughtful! Loved reading this.

James Foulk May 14, 2011 at 8:52 PM really enjoyed this write, a good piece of poetry.

Gwendolen Song May 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM Hey Robert, I was outside working in my garden wondering if these lil fellas would stop over and entertain me while I work up a sweat! To be comforted with the song of the birds is a free Itunes download from God! Loved reading your poetry this past week. Gwendolen

Poet Destroyer A May 13, 2011 at 4:12 PM A wonderful win Robert, thanks for sharing ,,, i think this bird song needs piano tunes... sure enjoyed... take care,..p.d.

Nette Onclaud May 12, 2011 at 2:37 AM a blasting congrast to you, robert... miss your poems; got more??? huggs, nette

Sara Kendrick May 11, 2011 at 2:10 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire May 11, 2011 at 11:46 AM Thanks for your comments, Rob. This was one of the best contests I've seen on the Soup. Did you read the first-place poem? I was laughing myself silly. It's time for you to post some new work. (hint) Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne May 11, 2011 at 8:40 AM Many congratulations on your win, Robert : )

Carrie Richards May 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM Oh yes.....it is never too late to hear one more song....must not stop that little bird from singing!! :) Sweet poem!! Congratulations on this charming poem!

Dr.Ram Mehta May 11, 2011 at 5:44 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest of francine, Debbie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 10, 2011 at 8:25 PM Congrats Robert on your HM in Francine's contest my friend with this clever entry luv.. enjoy your special honor with luv..

Samual Ronthorpe May 10, 2011 at 8:20 PM Nice job and congrats.

Carolyn Devonshire May 10, 2011 at 8:03 PM Ye be in the winners' circle, Rob! Congratulations. Love, Carolyn

Francine Roberts May 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM congrats on your HM in my contest Roberts, great job

Gwendolen Song May 10, 2011 at 7:37 PM This was certainly gonna be a winner, Robt! I love the idea of your kind-hearted bird. He is thinking of others first. Lovely. Honoring your talent this day. Congrats, friend! Gwendolen

Gwendolen Song May 10, 2011 at 8:16 AM Robert, You have a missionary-minded bird in this write. Such a thotful and caring lil fella whose song is healing to the community. I think it's fabulous! Great creativity conveyed for this contest. Gwendolen

Sara Kendrick May 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM Reads like a winner..Good luck..At night here now there are tree frogs, Whip-Poor-Wills, and Doves calling..Sometimes it is a little noisey..Sara

Diane Locksley May 9, 2011 at 12:42 PM You really had me laughing Robert. I read more than I have time to comment and just want you to know how much I enjoy your sense of humor. Good luck in the contest, Diane

Carol Sunshine Brown May 9, 2011 at 11:41 AM Enjoyed reading your innovative writing today Robert. Hope to be reading more of your poetry very soon. Have a wonderful week. Love, Carol

Jack Horne May 9, 2011 at 8:06 AM What a lovely thought, Robert : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 9, 2011 at 6:45 AM Lovely write Robert.. such lovely lilting lines .. the part of the gardner so lonely in his garden enjoying the song of the bird there.. God's creatures compliment our lives so well.. even a little song to comfort us .. enjoyed my friend with luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta May 9, 2011 at 6:20 AM You have well read the picture and worded so lyrically , Good luck in the contest, Robert

Andrea Dietrich May 8, 2011 at 10:00 PM You made a wonderfully lyrical poem from that picture. Lovely!

Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 8, 2011 at 8:14 PM Awesome, Robert! I loved it! What a great idea of writing from the bird view of his purpose! I'm inspired! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the comments on my poem today. You have soupmail. Caroline.

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