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- Clatter, Clatter, Click, Click, Pop, Pop -

Spring is the time for ‘lek’
                                Capercaillie in beautiful dance
                                  a spectacular mating game
                                         A glowing ballet 
                                 that radiates independently
                             They want to pass on their genes
                                    in breathtaking rhythm
                               
                                // clatter, clatter, click, click,
                                  pop, pop // - in the woods

                                           The mistress
                              - the noblest freedom in nature
                             Allow the birds to enjoy the game
                                        and mate in peace
                             They have lived in our pine forests
                                      since the last ice age
                     Walk quietly and gently on moss green pillows
                              So close, vulnerable and gorgeous
                               
                                  When the midnight hour dims
                                       a crack of moonlight ...
                                     and a soul of satisfaction

                                 // clatter, clatter, click, click,
                                    pop, pop // - in the woods




 (‘lek’ is an old Norse word that means ‘play’)



10/02/2020
Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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Phyllis Babcock February 16, 2020 at 4:23 PM Have never seen this bird so nice to see a picture of it. Nature is wonderful and poem is too. love phyl Anne-Lise Andresen February 17, 2020 at 12:50 PM - Lovely bird, Phyllis :) - Many thanks for friendly visits and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

David Smith February 13, 2020 at 10:02 PM You show such versatility in what you post. Long may it last. Best regards David in NZ Anne-Lise Andresen February 14, 2020 at 9:17 AM - Many thanks, David :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Beata Agustin February 12, 2020 at 8:52 PM Thanks for sharing this in your picturesque poetic style. Thanks likewise for your comments. I appreciate them, and I thank you. God bless you. Anne-Lise Andresen February 13, 2020 at 1:50 PM - Thank you very much, Beata :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kim Rodrigues February 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM Fun! Enjoyed the new words, the sounds and! Anne-Lise Andresen February 13, 2020 at 1:50 PM - Thank you very much, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner February 11, 2020 at 11:21 AM What an evocative description of the beauty of the birds, and the woods - enjoyed this! Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2020 at 12:09 PM - Thank you very much for your visit and comments, Michelle :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Adams February 11, 2020 at 11:08 AM what an awesome poetic tale you have shared...lovely penning I enjoyed this one :) hugs Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2020 at 12:08 PM - Thank you very much Sandra, for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis February 11, 2020 at 8:37 AM Yes, I have seen a documentary on that. Very well written dearest, Anne-Lise! Enjoyed it! Hugs xxx Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2020 at 12:08 PM - Weird sounds ... and a great dance :) - Thank you very much Demetrios, for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Quoth Theraven February 10, 2020 at 10:34 PM Very nice forage in the forest you have created in this Avian dreamscape Anne-Lise. -Richard Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2020 at 12:06 PM - Thank you very much for your visit and comments, Richard :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper February 10, 2020 at 1:30 PM Interesting information, enjoyed reading. Thank you very much for the congratulations potd. Hugs Eve Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2020 at 2:24 PM - Thank you very much for your visit and comments, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Vijay Pandit February 10, 2020 at 8:18 AM Beautiful sights and sound of mating games--nature at its best in your poem Anne-Lise. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2020 at 9:37 AM - Vijay, thank you very much for your visit and comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jenish Somadas February 10, 2020 at 7:56 AM You brought their song to my desktop.. how sweet.. lovely verse.. Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2020 at 9:37 AM - Thank you very much for your visit and comments, Jenish :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham February 10, 2020 at 7:08 AM A season that can't come quick enough Anne, even the. birds sense the coming of spring. Enjoyed your verse. Enjoy the week Tom Anne-Lise Andresen February 10, 2020 at 9:36 AM - Thank you very much Tom, for your visit and comment :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)