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Blue Egg Mommy

Blue Egg Mommy

You know it’s spring when she sings.
The first to show as day greets “Hello”

Her morning song so beautiful and strong.
Soon preoccupied all day long.

Her tenacity will impress, as she builds her twiggy nest.  
With her orange breast, she is the best dressed
and my most honored, welcomed guest.

Squeaking, peeping, shrieking, her shivering brood needs warmth 
and food. 

Feeding her flustered fledglings first, she feels blessed,
                         but this blue egg mommy never rests.

From her tree
    she looks around.
No enemies to be found.
             Just a faint worm sound.

Feeling safe,
     she flies 

down.

Look for her in blades of green.
Minding her business she is often seen, 
in parks, 
your garage, 
or near a stream.

"I am so fond of you my little thrush.
 Sweet dreams Blue Egg Mommy,
 hush"

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 3/8/2024 10:10:00 AM

A sweet and tender write, Marikate... I can picture a parent reading this to their child at bedtime... I love the rhymes you used throughout the smooth, flowing lines... And, speaking of robins, I just saw one two days ago :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 3/11/2024 5:43:00 PM

What a nice thing to say. I love children's books and have quite a collection after being a kindergarten teacher for 18 years. It's nice to have the robins back isn't it? Here comes spring. Tweet, tweet. Thank you.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/6/2024 1:30:00 PM

This is a dynamic nature poem. I do love it

Marikate Kingston
Date: 3/11/2024 5:45:00 PM

Thank you. It's fun to write about nature I think. It certainly is a subject that lends itself to many ideas. :)

Daniel Schack

Date: 10/22/2023 4:12:00 PM

blue is my favorite color, yet i often feel blue in our bittersweet existence. thanks for your comment on caff or decaff. i'll try to check more of your stuff later. likewise, please. be well. be strong. dan the man.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 10/24/2023 8:33:00 PM

I do too, that's why I try not to watch the news. You are most welcome for my comment on your poem. It was terrific. Pumpkin lattes are adding on the pounds :( Who cares?

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/18/2023 11:27:00 AM

This makes me think of a pair of doves, who roosted on my window AC for 3 years in a row. I got to watch the births, fledging and they flight. It was a wonderful experience. Beautiful truths of these winged little angels. Nicely penned with a calming effect.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 9:42:00 PM

That must have been delightful to follow their habits as they indirectly enjoyed the habitat that you provided for them unintentionally but graciously. I enjoyed you story. I'm flattered that you like my poem

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/10/2023 1:21:00 PM

this is sweet as can be. Would be cute in a children's book.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 9:44:00 PM

Thank you. I've had a few in the works, but who knows? Maybe someday. I love birds and we are a big bird family. Thank you for your nice comment. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 4/26/2023 12:27:00 PM

Beautiful verse, I can see each step of your verse.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 9:47:00 PM

Thank you Eve. I really enjoyed writing this one. My daughter developed her own bird club in college. We are a bird family. Robins, the last to go to sleep and the first to wake up. :)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 4/24/2023 8:42:00 PM

Your poem unfolds as if thrush is caught on movie camera. Wonderful movement + description. Best wishes, Brian

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 9:57:00 PM

Thank you Brian. I'm touched you enjoyed it. Peep, peep. :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/21/2023 10:07:00 AM

ah, your follow nature so gently and describe it so well, I'm in the scene by the nd of your lovey poem, dear poet. You have a gift Marikate, for expression and word, God bless :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 9:53:00 PM

Oh gosh, what a truly kind thing to say. I love to write about nature. It provides such good material. Thank you for saying, "I have a gift for expression and word". That made me feel so good. Writing poetry is somewhat new to me. I've learned so much from this website. Thank you again.

Clifford Villalon

Date: 4/17/2023 8:49:00 PM

I like your story Teacher Marikate! :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 9:53:00 PM

I am delightfully glad. Thank you!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/13/2023 8:53:00 PM

Beautiful description of Mommy thrush caring for her little ones, Marikate:)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 9:55:00 PM

I love to see robins as spring arrives. They are such a wonderful sign that spring is here. Warmer weather, green grass,budded trees and flowers. HOORAY!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/11/2023 4:16:00 PM

These ubiquitous birds are certainly a delight! You have captured their ways so well, Marikate! ~ Tweet, tweet

Marikate Kingston
Date: 6/23/2023 10:00:00 PM

Thank you Gershon. Birds lend themselves to many writing ideas. (If that is said correctly) I am flattered you liked it. PEEP, PEEP

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/11/2023 5:45:00 AM

This is great! You described bird behavior so well. A Robin made her nest on the back of my house last year and was doing all that and guarding it well too. This is a Fave for me. Thanks for sharing :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 10/24/2023 8:39:00 PM

I'm flattered Heidi, thank you. You never know, she may come back to the same nest next year. Sometimes they do. We are a bird family too. At one point my daughter wanted to be an ornithologist . Thank you for your nice comment :) Tweet, tweet!