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Feathery, I Shall Be

From a mountain's crested height I'm free of dread without fright, since I grew wings to take flight, 'cross oceans I soar. Aviator, flying high, gravity, I can defy. Great crashing waves I descry o'er the ocean's shore. Swiftly, I can flit and glide like ebb and flow of the tide. Never shall I be denied hearing oceans roar. A nest of twigs is my home where I can view waves of foam. Never again shall I roam from oceans I adore. Land lubbing is not for me. My heart and soul agree. Feathery, I choose to be, I've oceans to explore. I shall beseech, if I must, to remain with my wings trussed. Flying serves my wanderlust for oceans and more. ************************ April 11, 2022 Tall Tales 2 Contest Sponsored by Jeff Kyser

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Date: 5/6/2022 10:39:00 AM
A very lovely poem, Jenna. Congratulations!
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Date: 5/5/2022 2:28:00 PM
Congrats for your well-deserved win, Jenna
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Date: 5/5/2022 8:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful story/write. Have a great/blessed day writing away.......................
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Date: 5/5/2022 7:52:00 AM
Jenna, this is a great poem. CONGRATS on your win! Janice
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Date: 5/5/2022 6:31:00 AM
Jenna, I really enjoyed this. A little bummed, I guess the premiere forced individual placements, I had hoped to place this as a tie for third, but I very much enjoyed the personified flight
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Jenna Logan
Date: 5/5/2022 7:10:00 AM
Don't be bummed about the placements, Jeff. I appreciate you telling me that you intended it to be higher. Thanks for hosting an interesting contest.
Date: 4/22/2022 12:03:00 AM
Jenna, you have merged two favorite themes: flight and the sea. I find this form very attractive and you do it justice. The seabird you personify is all about freedom and nature, maybe a glimpse into the soul of the poet? Whether or not it is autobiographical, your poem is lovingly crafted and so winsome.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/26/2022 8:32:00 AM
I've always been intrigued by the sea. What we might find if we could see for only one square mile on any ocean's floor. Thanks for continuing to read me and leave such grand comments, John.
Date: 4/16/2022 12:59:00 AM
such a beautiful flowing rhyme and the imagery is excellent Jenna, doubt I can even think of a theme for the contest, you have aced it! Happy Easter:-) hugs Jan xx
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/26/2022 8:31:00 AM
Thanks a lot for your kind thoughts on this one, Jan.
Date: 4/13/2022 9:32:00 PM
Very nice, with this poem, I fly.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/14/2022 2:38:00 AM
Thanks, Mike your comment is appreciated.
Date: 4/12/2022 6:16:00 AM
I've oft wondered the life of our feathered friends Jenna! You've beautifully crafted the images I need to comprehend!! I really enjoyed this one today Happy Tuesday xxoo,
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/14/2022 2:37:00 AM
Hi, Mike. Thanks so much for your kind thoughts.
Date: 4/11/2022 1:27:00 PM
Lovely penned piece Jenna, such good rhyme and flow making it such a nice piece.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/14/2022 2:36:00 AM
Thanks so much, Gordon.
Date: 4/11/2022 11:47:00 AM
I swim in the ocean on my back so I can enjoy watching Fairy Terns soar through the air. At first, I thought they were just having fun, but later realised they were teaching their young how to make the most of wind currents, but they are still a joy to watch cavort! Aloha!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/14/2022 2:35:00 AM
They are amazing in their abilities. Thanks, Rico.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 4/11/2022 12:27:00 PM
They're amazing, and always on the watch for food. Thanks for the personal experience.

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