Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Personification

Bittern Mantra

I am the reed

Beak to the sky
Swaying in the breeze

I am the reed

I don't want to die
Don't see me please

I am the reed

There's nothing here
But swaying grass

I am the reed

My greatest fear
Please just pass

I am the reed

I am the reed

I am the reed




August 30th 2018


Composed for Tania Kitchin's 
Personification Poem On A Pet, Wild Animal Or Insect
Poetry Contest

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Rhona Mcferran September 7, 2018 at 12:31 AM Your poems are so brilliant! I love your creativity. Keep up the amazing work! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 7, 2018 at 7:45 AM Thank you Rhona! Just checking yours out too "wow" ;) I'll be going back for more! xomo

Anisha Dutta September 3, 2018 at 11:22 AM So Expressive. Touchy message from a frightened bittern to stay safe. Brilliant idea on perfect personification.All the best. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 3, 2018 at 12:36 PM Thank you Anisha! I'm tickled with my muse for this one ;) Cheers lovely! xomo

Wendy Watson September 3, 2018 at 10:43 AM I so want to be convinced by the petrified creature and really felt his 'Angst'! Having googled a picture of one, this is so fitting and enhanced by the repetition. Lovely, Maureen. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 3, 2018 at 12:35 PM Thank you! I got into character for this one ;) xomo

Joanna Daniel September 1, 2018 at 7:30 AM A nice way to pass on the message, Maureen:) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 1, 2018 at 3:21 PM Thank you Jo :) xomo

Eileen Manassian August 31, 2018 at 2:59 AM Great write, my dear. I love how you used personification to bring the message home. Hugs Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 31, 2018 at 7:02 AM It's a good thing for birds they don't have human brains ;) Thank you Lovely! xomo :)

Susan Ashley August 30, 2018 at 11:00 PM Oh, such and exquisite and ingenious poem, Maureen. I absolutely love this! A FAV!! Best wishes for a win my lovely friend.. ~Susan <3 Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 31, 2018 at 6:54 AM Awesome love! thank you!!! :) xomo! <3

Roy Pett August 30, 2018 at 5:44 PM Absolutely brilliant Maureen, this is so funny, great personification. :)) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 31, 2018 at 6:53 AM Thank you! A bird brain affectionato I be ;) xomo!

Tim Smith August 30, 2018 at 4:48 PM This is great Mo...please stay safe Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 31, 2018 at 6:49 AM I'm a bit big for a raptor snack, I should be ok ;)

Gershon Wolf August 30, 2018 at 4:08 PM I am the read...I am the read....I am the read...I am the bit-urn... I am the Nerd with a 't', Gershon *Just joking* Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 30, 2018 at 11:33 PM Nerdt. <3

Ilene Bauer August 30, 2018 at 2:18 PM i also looked up bittern and your poem is perfect in describing one! nice job, maureen... Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 31, 2018 at 6:48 AM Thank you Ilene! :) xomo

Chris Green August 30, 2018 at 2:11 PM Very cool and yes, I had to look up what a Bittern was. Now I know, thanks to you my friend. : ) Good luck in the contest. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 31, 2018 at 6:47 AM Thank you Chris! Very cool bird, I've been lucky enough to spot one "striking the pose" ;) xomo