Birds of a Feather

At night the Whip-Poor-Will sings
A frantic lover's tune Whip-Poor-Will Whip-Poor-Wil
At dawn the Dove's coo coo _soft peace surely brings
Then the Roosters in their chorus appeal
Singing a tune that is slightly shrill

As the gray clouds amass like sand 'pon the beach
Birds sing unrehearsed a tune destined at birth
Each one their own melody a treat
'Tis a delight, laughter, and mirth
To most residence of this great earth

But when the Owl's hoot is heard
A name he calls tells of coming woe
Please sing a song lovely Catbird
Not you Owl with your death bow
Awake me soft cooing Dove tell me its not so
  

Inspired by Francine Robert's contest
Whimsy in English Quintain
Birds topic chosen
Written this Fourteenth day of April 2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Davis Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 8:58 AM
Sara A very creative and unique write on the topic of birds. You made it feel like they were in the room with me. Thank you for the nice comment on my Chicken To Love poem.
Johnson Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 5:44 PM
Well done and congratulations Sara. Love, Joyce
May Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 6:54 AM
congrats on a great win Sara
Mannan Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Beautiful Many congrats for the win.
Roberts Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 11:56 PM
congrats Sara on your winning placement in my contest
Bacha Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 9:48 PM
Congratulations Sara, i read and its so cool, you wrote it with some humor. Love Terry xoxo
May Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 3:40 AM
very nice write Sara...best wishes
Harper Avatar
April 17, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Excellent poem, Sara, I love birds so this one is wonderful for me!
Tacito Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Serene, yet intense. The vibe off this piece speaks strong.
Jones Avatar
April 14, 2013 at 9:11 AM
Oh I absolutely love this Sarah....
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