Blue Jay

(B)lue Jay in a flock
(L)and in the Cherry Tree
(U)nder marbled color skies
(E)ver so bright with the snow

(J)oyfully jumping together
(A)round on the ground
(Y)esterday left some seed to be found

Heidi Sands

12/20/20
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Kingston Avatar
September 25, 2023 at 7:19 PM
We are a big bird family and we are happy when the blue jay sticks around for winter. Aren't they pretty on the snow,? "Under marbled colored skies" What lovely imagery. What a pretty poem.
Sands Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 6:15 AM
I love the birds. Yes. They are pretty in the snow. Marbled skies...comes from beautiful scenes of the sky that I see from this hill. Thank you. I hope you have a nice day :)
Foster Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Wonderful fun. At my house the birds leave nothing behind.. hehe.. Great write... Have the very nicest day. Ann
Sands Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 11:28 AM
Wow, it sounds like you have many there. I usually have many more than this. Not too many are coming by lately. I enjoy watching them. Thank you for your kind comment. I hope you have a nice day too :)
Proxenos Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 11:21 AM
A happy joyful write about Blue Jays, unfortunately, don't have them in South Africa but your description of them is beautiful. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and hope 2021 will bring all your dreams to fruition Hugs, and blessings, Jennifer.
Sands Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 6:48 AM
Hi Jennifer. I used to see Blue Jays a lot years ago. Then not so much in past few years. But, this winter, some flocks have come by. I appreciate your comment. I hope you had a great Christmas and Happy New Year to you! Thank you :)
Rose  Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 5:43 PM
I love the idea of marbled skies, such happy little birds aren't they, nice write, it makes me smile , Merry Christmas dear Heidi, to you and your loved ones
Sands Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 6:26 PM
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment. Merry Christmas to you. I hope you are well. Enjoy. Peace :)
Walker Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 3:47 AM
Beautiful... lyrical well done Heidi
Sands Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 5:50 AM
Thank you very much David :)
Romios Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 10:53 PM
Good Heidi, Just finished an imagery acrostic also.)) About Christmas Nearly killed me ROFLMAO))) PANGIE SANTA WILL B HERE SOON
Sands Avatar
December 21, 2020 at 5:49 AM
I will have to look at yours Pangie. Thank you for your visit ! :)
Pandit Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 12:22 PM
I see them jumping with joy--well painted images, Heidi.
Sands Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 3:45 PM
Thank you Vijay. I appreciate your support. I hope all is well. Have a nice evening :)
May Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 6:43 AM
Wonderful imagery of Blue Jays Heidi, Very nicely penned..
Sands Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 7:51 AM
Thank you Joseph. It was a nice sight to see them, with the snow :)
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