Mel Gill Poet Free verse

Buffalo Pound

Eastern dam
	 A vast expanse of
		Captive water
	Long grass and reeds
		Marshy acres where
	Where the dike’s inadequacy	
		Overflowed 

The hoarse call of
	Mating geese
		On flighty wings

Ducks plummeting
	To a watery landing

A gilded Teal	
	A fledgling Heron
		On awkward limbs
	A Meadowlark
		A Whippoorwill 

Sweet breeze caressing 
			Gentle doe
				Knee-deep in swamp
	Gazing intently at

Shadowy rider
	Perched contentedly	on
			Looming horse

High on a distant hill
Near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan 1968

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David Drowley October 2, 2019 at 3:52 PM 'Mel, Nice write. A very fine appreciation of life in the marshy wild. David'

Richard Lamoureux July 9, 2019 at 7:18 AM We are fortunate who live in this amazing country. I live in BC but also appreciate the variety of Beauty and vastly different landscapes we have. This is a lovely piece.

Susan Jeavons April 7, 2019 at 5:11 PM Your poem paints a lovely vision Mel. Blessings, Susan Mel Gill April 7, 2019 at 5:38 PM Thank you, Susan. I like the style of those poems of yours that I've read. Watch for my book in July: ALPHA to OMEGA: Snapshots in Time: poems, reflections, inspiration, and Eros. Friesen Press

Richard Breese April 5, 2019 at 5:37 PM Quite nice.

Sunlite Wanter April 4, 2019 at 10:08 AM Congratulations on your lifetime membership. Your imagery in Snowflakes and this poem is captivating.

Phil Capitano February 1, 2019 at 7:48 AM I like the movement of this piece, the way it bounces and the use of bird types. My uncle was from Moose Jaw, home of the worlds second biggest moose. Mel Gill February 1, 2019 at 8:04 AM Thanks, Phil. What's the home of the BIGGEST Moose? Regards, Mel

Valerie Staton February 1, 2019 at 5:46 AM Full of wonderful imagery!

Susan Mills January 27, 2019 at 9:26 AM I like your line sweet breeze caressing... wonderful imagery!

Hamzat Adams January 27, 2019 at 4:18 AM Wow wonderful lines Mel Gill January 27, 2019 at 9:53 AM Thanks so much.

Caren Krutsinger January 19, 2019 at 11:14 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup Mel. I think you have found a nice place to put your feet up and rest. This poem I would have categorized as imagism, as your imagery is wonderful! Mel Gill January 20, 2019 at 9:43 AM Thanks so much, Caren. Mel

Darlene De Beaulieu January 19, 2019 at 5:53 PM Hello Mel Gill, you have painted a beautiful scenery with your words, it made me feel like I was there. Mel Gill January 19, 2019 at 6:25 PM Thanks for this as well, Darlene Mel Gill January 19, 2019 at 6:25 PM Thanks for this as well, Darlene