Barry Stebbings Poet Ottava rima

Dawn Chorus

Dawn Chorus

     In the shifting colours of the spreading dawn
     A solitary song from the woodland trees
     Then a chorus of voices that rising morn
     Carried on the impulse of the early breeze.
     A thousand melodies over wind blown grass,
     The chorus drifts over plain and mountain pass,
     Filling silent valleys with the song’s refrain,
     Until lost in the waking day’s loud domain.

     For Ottava Rima Contest
     by L.Milton Hankins

     Checked by Howmanysyllables.com

      Barry Stebbings
      Sept. 2022

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Jennifer Proxenos November 18, 2022 at 11:55 AM Such a creative poem Barry, almost like I had a painting in my hands and you were describing the sounds and melodies carried in the breeze in the rising morn, 'Until lost in the waking day's loud domain'. I know i have already commented, but i prefer this comment. blessings, hugs, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos November 1, 2022 at 11:33 AM This write is so picturesque that an artist could bring it to life. I really really like it and I will be reading more of your poetry my friend. Blessings and hugs. Jennifer Barry Stebbings November 1, 2022 at 11:57 AM Thank you very much, Jennifer. Pleased you enjoyed it // Barry

Heidi Sands October 17, 2022 at 6:35 AM This is very nice. I enjoyed it :) Barry Stebbings November 1, 2022 at 11:54 AM A very belated thank you, Heidi. // Barry

Mystic Rose Rose October 1, 2022 at 11:13 AM You have an ethereal way of expressing nature, its to be admired Barry, gl in the contest, love this Barry Stebbings October 1, 2022 at 11:45 AM Thank you for your appreciation, Mystic. // Barry