Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Birds Heralding Spring

"Showers and sunshine slowly bring the deepening verdure o'er the earth; To put their foliage out, the woods are slack, And one by one the singing-birds come back."
                                                             ~ William Cullen Bryant


As I awakened this morning, I rejoiced to hear
melodies of song birds with lyrical good cheer.
'Twas their news that Spring had finally arrived,
time for nature's splendid beauty to be revived.

No longer would the bite of Winter's chill be felt.
Sunshine will warm the Earth;  snow would melt,
The change of season is heralded when robins sing
and flocks of sparrow and goldfinch take to wing.

To my garden I'll hasten. There's much to prepare.
Bird bath needs cleaning to welcome them there.
Feeders to fill with seed to attract pairs for mating.
Chickadees are near, and I can't keep them waiting!

They've nests to build in branches of maples and oaks
I love their whistling melodies, that's why I try to coax
them to remain in my yard for as long as they desire.
There's a cardinal. His crimson hue like flames of fire!

In Spring, flocks of wood thrush and tanager abound.
I open the windows to enjoy their enchanting sound.
My berry bushes feed hungry warblers and blue jays.
Their antics are quite amusing on these vernal days.

Red hibiscus will be in bloom for the ruby throated.
Such mesmerizing little ones. Upon them, I've doted.
Each night I listen to the wailing call of a lonely loon.
Wanting a mate, he howls as a wolf bays at the moon.

When night greets the dawn,  I will awake once more
to hear the mellifluous chirping of Spring Aves I adore.
Even if the skies are filled with clouds,  gray and dark,
distinctive will be the flutelike chant of a meadowlark.




February 24, 2021
A Spring Birds Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

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Anne-Lise Andresen February 28, 2021 at 11:27 AM - Congratulations on your lovely winning poem ... so beautiful to listen to, Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan March 1, 2021 at 6:41 AM Thank you for your sweet sentiments, Anne-Lise.

Carolyn Devonshire February 28, 2021 at 10:51 AM This is lovely, Jenna. Congrats on your big win! Hugs, Carolyn Jenna Logan March 1, 2021 at 6:41 AM Thanks so very much, Carolyn.

Constance La France February 28, 2021 at 7:59 AM Jenna, congratulations on your win in my Spring Birds Challenge with this excellent poem, I felt like I was there listening and watching and I love the image and the quote also, well done _Constance Jenna Logan March 1, 2021 at 6:41 AM Constance, thank you for the generous comments as well as the honor of placing in your contest. Your contest themes are always interesting.

Line Gauthier February 28, 2021 at 6:12 AM I could feel your anticipation ~ well done. Congrats on your top win, Jenna ~ Jenna Logan March 1, 2021 at 6:40 AM How nice to get a comment saying you felt my thoughts. Thank you, Line.

John Gondolf February 27, 2021 at 8:17 AM I love the beautiful images of Spring throughout this piece, Jenna, It lifts the spirit and makes it smile. Hope all is well. Hugs. Jenna Logan February 27, 2021 at 4:11 PM Thanks an awful lot for your kind thoughts, John. All is well with me, and wish the same for you.

Regina Mcintosh February 25, 2021 at 6:44 AM Enjoyed this beautiful write. God bless you this spring and always. Love to you, Gina Jenna Logan February 25, 2021 at 10:39 AM I appreciate your sweet remarks. Thanks, Gina.

Tom Cunningham February 25, 2021 at 2:08 AM You captured the arrival of spring beautifully in your verse Jenna, so well written. Best of luck in the contest Tom Jenna Logan February 25, 2021 at 4:18 AM Thanks ever so much, Tom. Now, all we need is for Spring to arrive with its warmth, bird songs, and blooms.

Victor Buhagiar February 24, 2021 at 11:05 PM This is extremely beautiful. Wish I can rhyme like you. You brought out the pleasures of spring so well. Jenna Logan February 25, 2021 at 4:17 AM Victor, your poetry is always compelling, whether it's sad or lighthearted. You've no need to alter anything you do. Thanks for your many trips to read me, and for leaving your thoughts.