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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

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Rhona Mcferran
Date: 9/7/2018 12:31:00 AM
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Your poems are so brilliant! I love your creativity. Keep up the amazing work!
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/7/2018 7:45:00 AM
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Thank you Rhona! Just checking yours out too "wow" ;) I'll be going back for more! xomo
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Anisha Dutta
Date: 9/3/2018 11:22:00 AM
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So Expressive. Touchy message from a frightened bittern to stay safe. Brilliant idea on perfect personification.All the best.
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/3/2018 12:36:00 PM
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Thank you Anisha! I'm tickled with my muse for this one ;) Cheers lovely! xomo
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Wendy Watson
Date: 9/3/2018 10:43:00 AM
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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.
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/3/2018 12:35:00 PM
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Thank you! I got into character for this one ;) xomo
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Joanna Daniel
Date: 9/1/2018 7:30:00 AM
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A nice way to pass on the message, Maureen:)
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 9/1/2018 3:21:00 PM
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Thank you Jo :) xomo
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/31/2018 2:59:00 AM
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Great write, my dear. I love how you used personification to bring the message home. Hugs
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/31/2018 7:02:00 AM
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It's a good thing for birds they don't have human brains ;) Thank you Lovely! xomo :)
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Susan Ashley
Date: 8/30/2018 11:00:00 PM
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Oh, such and exquisite and ingenious poem, Maureen. I absolutely love this! A FAV!! Best wishes for a win my lovely friend.. ~Susan <3
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/31/2018 6:54:00 AM
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Awesome love! thank you!!! :) xomo! <3
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Roy Pett
Date: 8/30/2018 5:44:00 PM
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Absolutely brilliant Maureen, this is so funny, great personification. :))
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/31/2018 6:53:00 AM
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Thank you! A bird brain affectionato I be ;) xomo!
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Tim Smith
Date: 8/30/2018 4:48:00 PM
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This is great Mo...please stay safe
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/31/2018 6:49:00 AM
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I'm a bit big for a raptor snack, I should be ok ;)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/30/2018 4:08:00 PM
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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*
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/30/2018 11:33:00 PM
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Nerdt. <3
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 8/30/2018 2:18:00 PM
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i also looked up bittern and your poem is perfect in describing one! nice job, maureen...
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/31/2018 6:48:00 AM
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Thank you Ilene! :) xomo
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Chris Green
Date: 8/30/2018 2:11:00 PM
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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.
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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/31/2018 6:47:00 AM
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Thank you Chris! Very cool bird, I've been lucky enough to spot one "striking the pose" ;) xomo

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