Sara Kendrick Poet Free verse

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Written last week when we had the snow. January 21 and 22, 2025. 

Food Source

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Dawn revealed a radiance
                 From the fallen snow of yesterday
                           Looking out the door did reveal
                                            

Sparrows  
        Feeding through little cracks 
                  In snow's blanket upon the driveway


The Leland Cyperus' limbs are confectioner's 
        Sugar dusted
                  Pecan trees' naked skeletons white laminated


Wonderful rising sun upon the horizon
           Casting radiating yellow between the shadowy trees
                      The light shrouds me with peace


As the quiet fills me with content
       Then the call of the crow
                  Alarms, awakens


I wonder what food source they will have
       In the snow
               To carry them this cold day

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Valsa George February 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM Your winter imagery is so soothing. But along with you, I too wonder how birds and animals find food when the entire land lies laden with snow. Beautiful poem, Sara.

Shambhavi ambasta February 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM such a vibe! The imagery is so peaceful, I can almost feel the calm of the morning and hear the sparrows. Also, the crow's call is like the perfect contrast. Loved it !!! Sara Kendrick February 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM Why, thank you, Shambhavi. I appreciate the nice review of my work. I am delighted you dropped by. Sara K

Andrea Dietrich February 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM So picturesque, Sara. Lovely. Sara Kendrick February 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM Thank you, Andrea. I appreciate the awesome review. Sara K

Victor Buhagiar January 31, 2025 at 9:33 AM This is a great descriptive poem, a pleasure to read. I'm sure any bird will find food for sustenance. Sara Kendrick January 31, 2025 at 12:43 PM Victor, I try to keep out a few sees for the birds when I think food might be scarce, but I don't know if that is doing them a favor. I hope it is. They really come in on bad days to feed. I like to plant things that they can come in and enjoy in the fall and then in winter like coneflower, rudbeckia(black-eyed Susan), etc. Thanks for dropping by . Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 28, 2025 at 5:10 AM Dear Sara, The snow was a welcome since we did not get any last year. I love how your words are a quiet masterpiece, a serene morning picture alive with light, life, and reflection. You’ve captured nature’s simple wonders with such grace. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Sara Kendrick January 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM Why, thank you, Daniel. I appreciate the kind review of my work. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith January 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM I enjoyed reading your "Food Source" write. They need some food with a warm nest. Fun Snow Picture... Stay warm & have a fun day as you write away.................. Sara Kendrick January 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM Thank you, Paula. I appreciate the visit and taking time to comment on my work. Sara K

Sotto Poet January 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM Dear Sara, excellent poem. It contrasts winter beauty with wildlife's hardships in the cold. It explores dawn's calm and winter's severity, as well as birds' survival in the snow. Sara Kendrick January 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM Why, thank you, Lasaad. I appreciate the visit and kind review of my work. It was some cold weather for us and the wildlife, and I have to say thank you to God for protecting us from the power going out. Sara K

Zyrool Gifford January 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM A beautiful picture and a great write, Sara. I hope the crow’s meal wasn’t a sparrow. Wishing you a fabulous new week ahead, my friend. Sara Kendrick January 27, 2025 at 9:41 AM No, Zyrool, crows don't usually eat fresh meat. They will eat something killed on the side of the road if desperate. Mostly they like grains like corn or nuts like pecans. They will eat large bugs and worms. Thanks for the nice review. Sara K