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Birds In the Sky

Birds in the sky, flying so high I cannot fly, I wonder why We each have our specific gift That gives us a good extra lift, Developing mine, I do try! Some things we simply cannot buy It surely does no good to lie Sending loud alto-like psssiftoo, Birds in the sky. When watching them, I often sigh I hear their lonely, plaintive cry, Especially the chimney swift I love to watch on currents drift, Birds in the sky. Written May 26, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2022 4:19:00 AM

I am thankful that "We each have our specific gift that gives us a good extra lift," aren't you? I am enjoying your lift-gift this morning, Hank while I drink my coffee.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/2/2022 9:35:00 AM

Thanks, Caren. I hope you are really enjoying your first few days off from school. I know how refreshing that first week can be! Enjoy your coffee.

Bill Baker

Date: 5/29/2022 10:10:00 AM

Nice Rondeau, Milt, great rhyming as usual. It's always interesting to watch people and things behaving in ways we are unable to duplicate. Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/29/2022 10:26:00 AM

Indeed it is, Bill. Sometimes I sit on my front porch and marvel at the birds. They will chirp back and forth at each other. It is fascinating. I always wonder what they are saying. (chuckling)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/27/2022 9:00:00 AM

beautiful rondeau, it's such a lovely form. I do love those birds in the sky. Envy their ability to just take wing and fly!!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/27/2022 9:17:00 AM

Andrea, thanks so much for the read and your kind comment.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/26/2022 2:50:00 PM

Lovely poem Milton. I enjoyed this :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/26/2022 2:52:00 PM

Thank you so much for commenting on my poem, Heidi. I really appreciate your read and your thoughts.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/26/2022 2:44:00 PM

Lovely to see them soaring in the sky ,especially the swallows because it's a sign good weather is on the way. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/26/2022 2:53:00 PM

That's true, Tom. I have often wondered how the birds know when to find shelter, knowing a storm is coming. And, where do they go?