Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Feathering Your Nest

My feather duster shed a plume,
From overuse, you might assume,
But you’d be wrong; my living room
Is good at hiding dust.

Yet that stray feather made me muse
On how the furnishings we choose
Provide our visitors with clues
About us they can trust.

Our décor, modern or antique
And ostentatious, plain or sleek,
Allows much more than just a peek
At what’s below the crust.

Though birds may decorate their nest
With shiny objects they’ve finessed,
Like us, they hope they have impressed
By how they’ve fluffed and fussed.

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Marikate Kingston March 6, 2023 at 9:42 PM I agree with Jenna too. You take a everyday things and give them personalities making them fun to read about. Did u ever watch Beauty And The Beast? Each non living thing has a different human personality. One of my favorites was the broom! I can't wait to read more of your poetry. Delightful!

I Am Anaya January 18, 2023 at 11:03 AM I totally agree with Jenna, she said it perfectly. But I will add this...Don't forget the "Feng Shui"

Jenna Logan January 18, 2023 at 10:09 AM lol Ilene, your cadence and rhyming talent amazes me as much as the seemingly mundane things you write about. You turn a feather from a duster into something to bluster about!

Daisy Meadows January 17, 2023 at 11:40 PM Yes you are right . Everyone has got their own tastes, likes, and their own personalities. Good description,.Well done.

Speaks Volumes January 17, 2023 at 10:05 PM Ilene I have never thought about it before but you are right, thinking about how different friends homes are decorated, you are so right. Their homes do depict their style and even in some cases their character. ( just like birds!). Great enlightening poem !