Flamingo

Flamingo (Paintings by Patricia)


Fairest flamingo of my memories, 
oh, I loved watching you from cool shadows 
reflecting your beauty in pink and rose,
gracefully wading beneath tall palm trees.

Fairest flamingo of my memories,
your long bill traced ripples in sun-laced pools. 
Slowly, you drew water colored jewels 
that artfully danced with a flowing ease.

Fairest flamingo of my memories,
when I see you, I am nostalgic still
for times I’d pray for one pink-feathered quill 
to float to me on a delicate breeze.

Sometimes, I can feel my summer dress blow
in pink-ruffled dreams of a little girl
waiting for butterfly wings to unfurl
and the bright-winged flight of my flamingo.    

Fairest flamingo of my memories,
how you charm my dreams on a delicate breeze! 
  


Written - 7/11/20
Contest - Bird Poetry
Sponsor - Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Mishra Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 6:55 AM
Flamingo is such a delightful bird and your beautifully penned memories portray a soulful muse Rhonda. I love the rhymes you've used. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 8:23 PM
what beautiful imagery this has, Rhonda. Congrats on your win!
La France Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 4:07 AM
Rhonda, congratulations on your win in my bird contest with this wonderful poem, and I love the image too _Constance
Watt Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 11:56 PM
Rhonda, flamingos greet visitors at the front gate of the San Diego Zoo... I've been a fan of them my whole life. Great poem - Congratulations on your win! ~ John
Watt Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful painting, too. I forgot to mention that in my last comment. The images you choose always add another dimension of enjoyment to your wonderful poetry, and it's evidence you are a real art lover.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:49 PM
Thank you, John. My dad would take me to see the flamingos in a park near Hialeah when I was a little girl. I've loved them ever since.
Wolf Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:15 PM
This is breathtakingly beautiful, Rhonda!.. Just love how you used "Fairest Flamingo of my memories" to open the stanzas. And 'the pink ruffled dreams of a little girl' honestly made me cry, as I thought of my (now over 40-something) daughter as the little girl who still wears her tutu and ballet shoes in the recesses of my heart and mind. Thank you for the memory and the thrill! Warmest wishes, Gershon
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:47 PM
Thank you for the sweet comment, Getshon. You touched my heart! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 11:02 PM
Back with congratulations! xomo <3
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:46 PM
Thank you for a second visit to congratulate me, mo! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Roper Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 9:38 PM
Great imagery and emotion, Rhonda. Congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:46 PM
Thank you, Eve! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Leffanta Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 2:48 PM
Nice American touch with the quill! Aloha! Rico
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Rico! Rhonda xx
Theraven Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 10:56 AM
Rhonda, Enjoyed this flame-lit flamboyance by the pools. The best of 'pink-ruffled' dreams and your 'pink-feathered quill' riding breeze. Very imaginative write. -Richard
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:45 PM
Thank you, Richard. I love flamingos...Rhonda xx
Krutsinger Avatar
July 12, 2020 at 2:14 AM
So delicate and pretty; a tribute to the pink beauty! Gorgeous poem Rhonda.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:42 PM
Thank you, Caren. The flamingo brings back good memories for me. Rhonda xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 11, 2020 at 10:49 PM
Delightful piece. I wish you a pink plume <3 (and a win) ;), xomo
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 6:41 PM
Thank you, Mo! Rhonda xx
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