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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

Copyright © Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart | Year Posted 2018

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Rhona Mcferran Date: 9/7/2018 12:31:00 AM Your poems are so brilliant! I love your creativity. Keep up the amazing work! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/7/2018 7:45:00 AM Thank you Rhona! Just checking yours out too "wow" ;) I'll be going back for more! xomo

Anisha Dutta Date: 9/3/2018 11:22:00 AM So Expressive. Touchy message from a frightened bittern to stay safe. Brilliant idea on perfect personification.All the best. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/3/2018 12:36:00 PM Thank you Anisha! I'm tickled with my muse for this one ;) Cheers lovely! xomo

Wendy Watson Date: 9/3/2018 10:43:00 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. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/3/2018 12:35:00 PM Thank you! I got into character for this one ;) xomo

Joanna Daniel Date: 9/1/2018 7:30:00 AM A nice way to pass on the message, Maureen:) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 9/1/2018 3:21:00 PM Thank you Jo :) xomo

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/31/2018 2:59:00 AM Great write, my dear. I love how you used personification to bring the message home. Hugs Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/31/2018 7:02:00 AM It's a good thing for birds they don't have human brains ;) Thank you Lovely! xomo :)

Susan Ashley Date: 8/30/2018 11:00:00 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 Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/31/2018 6:54:00 AM Awesome love! thank you!!! :) xomo! <3

Roy Pett Date: 8/30/2018 5:44:00 PM Absolutely brilliant Maureen, this is so funny, great personification. :)) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/31/2018 6:53:00 AM Thank you! A bird brain affectionato I be ;) xomo!

Tim Smith Date: 8/30/2018 4:48:00 PM This is great Mo...please stay safe Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/31/2018 6:49:00 AM I'm a bit big for a raptor snack, I should be ok ;)

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/30/2018 4:08:00 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* Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/30/2018 11:33:00 PM Nerdt. <3

Ilene Bauer Date: 8/30/2018 2:18:00 PM i also looked up bittern and your poem is perfect in describing one! nice job, maureen... Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/31/2018 6:48:00 AM Thank you Ilene! :) xomo

Chris Green Date: 8/30/2018 2:11:00 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. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/31/2018 6:47:00 AM Thank you Chris! Very cool bird, I've been lucky enough to spot one "striking the pose" ;) xomo