Birdsong (Double Tanka)

BIRDSONG (double Tanka)

hear the sound of blood
it’s out    then in the window
rushing through the veins
from the very heart of those
unseen in their tree top nests

“wake up weary heads
this trip you’ve won has steps
years and miles to go
its gift is heard in our song
the name of the gift is life”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Kendrick Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Greatly impressed with your words that I will be mulling over....Keep the creative pen flowing and awe us...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
June 3, 2010 at 10:16 PM
ok, I am out of new poems of yours to see again! anyway, I wanted to thank you so much for reading my three finalist poems. Which one did YOU like best of those three? have you entered your NEXT three for the contest after July? It is so hard to decide what to use, dont' you think? well, I shouldn't stay too long here tonight. I want to just do more soup in the a.m. goodnight now. Andrea
Perez Avatar
May 28, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Daver, I little boid told me to write this: You and me & the boids!!! I am posting a couple of new ones. I miss you. Nola w/love
Pline Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 10:23 PM
And what beautiful journey it shall take -Victorias
Dietrich Avatar
May 27, 2010 at 1:20 PM
I especially like the second stanza of this one, Daver. Such an awesome message about waking up to be inspired to LIFE by the songs of birds! Luv, andrea
Mehta Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 8:04 PM
The name of the gift is life. Indeed lovely expression.daver.
Devonshire Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Somehow I think you are seeing yourself in these birds, Daver. Could be wrong, but just a thought that the "sitter" might be looking down on man. Very nice! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 4:49 PM
Lovely words Daver and a joy to read tonight.. such a lovely creative write is your Tanka.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Mills Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 4:42 PM
Beautiful Tanka. Birds such inspiring creatures. Love, Susan
A   Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 4:28 PM
nice with the heads up, love the gift, enjoy your day,..p.d.
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