Jenna Logan Poet Tail-rhyme

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.



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April 11, 2022
Tall Tales 2 Contest
Sponsored by Jeff Kyser

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Ann Peck May 6, 2022 at 10:39 AM A very lovely poem, Jenna. Congratulations!

John Watt May 5, 2022 at 2:28 PM Congrats for your well-deserved win, Jenna

Paula Goldsmith May 5, 2022 at 8:22 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful story/write. Have a great/blessed day writing away.......................

Janice Canerdy May 5, 2022 at 7:52 AM Jenna, this is a great poem. CONGRATS on your win! Janice

Jeff Kyser May 5, 2022 at 6:31 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 Jenna Logan May 5, 2022 at 7:10 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.

John Watt April 22, 2022 at 12:03 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. Jenna Logan April 26, 2022 at 8:32 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.

Jan Allison April 16, 2022 at 12:59 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 Jenna Logan April 26, 2022 at 8:31 AM Thanks a lot for your kind thoughts on this one, Jan.

Mike Bayles April 13, 2022 at 9:32 PM Very nice, with this poem, I fly. Jenna Logan April 14, 2022 at 2:38 AM Thanks, Mike your comment is appreciated.

Mike Gentile April 12, 2022 at 6:16 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, Jenna Logan April 14, 2022 at 2:37 AM Hi, Mike. Thanks so much for your kind thoughts.

Gordon Mcconnell April 11, 2022 at 1:27 PM Lovely penned piece Jenna, such good rhyme and flow making it such a nice piece. Jenna Logan April 14, 2022 at 2:36 AM Thanks so much, Gordon.

Rico Leffanta April 11, 2022 at 11:47 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! Jenna Logan April 14, 2022 at 2:35 AM They are amazing in their abilities. Thanks, Rico. Jenna Logan April 11, 2022 at 12:27 PM They're amazing, and always on the watch for food. Thanks for the personal experience.