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Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Oh Great Blue Heron found along our shores,
Your stately presence in the water shows
A setting so sublime in quiet marsh
Where flowing grasses sway in gentle breeze,
And water ripples glisten in the sun…
Untamed and free, you follow nature’s way.

Alone you stand, majestic bird, with feet
In water flow, your lifeline to survive…
So motionless, you seem unreal indeed,
While listening for prey beneath, aware
The frogs and fish lay victim to your strike
From agile neck and snapping hungry beak.

What are you thinking in your vigilance
While tuning in for movement near your feet?
Are you envisioning that special prey
That might be sustenance for you today?
What lurks behind your eyes, intent and still,
While you await your chance to make the kill.

Untamed and free, you follow nature’s way
Where flowing grasses sway in gentle breeze,
And water ripples glisten in the sun…
A setting so sublime in quiet marsh…
Your stately presence in this water shows
You are the Great Blue Heron of our land.


Sandra M. Haight

~11th Place~
Contest: For The Birds
Sponsor: Anthony Slausen
Judged: 11/22/2015

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Skat A November 24, 2015 at 3:53 AM Sandra, Congratulations on your wonderful win. LUV **SKAT** Sandra Haight November 24, 2015 at 6:45 PM Skat, thank you so much for your visit and nice comment. Hugs, Sandra

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 22, 2015 at 11:01 PM Congrats on ur wonderful winning work Sandra! Sandra Haight November 23, 2015 at 10:19 AM Thank you so much, Dr. Upma. Hugs, Sandra

Arlene Smith February 21, 2015 at 4:16 AM You have stunningly captured the soul of this magnificent bird... Hugs my friend.. Arlene Sandra Haight February 22, 2015 at 2:51 PM Arlene, thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate it. Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich February 19, 2015 at 9:28 PM SEeing your reply, which does not often happen. That is really cool that you write of this from firsthand knowledge.

Tim Ryerson February 19, 2015 at 10:08 AM 'What lurks behind your eyes, intent and still, While you await your chance to make the kill'....WOW Sandra, great question and observation...You have placed me right there at that pond with this gem. Do you live in Florida too? - Tim Sandra Haight February 19, 2015 at 10:16 AM Hi Tim, thank you so much for your positive comments. No, I live in New York's Hudson Valley. However, nearby there is a pond where a lone Crane (similar to a Heron) comes every year from Spring through Autumn, and I have observed this behavior by watching him. So, this gave me some insight to use in my poem. So happy you liked it. Thanks again. Sandra

Andrea Dietrich February 17, 2015 at 11:51 PM you seem to know alot about this majestic bird! Very well done, and I am sure it will rate high in the contest. Sandra Haight February 18, 2015 at 2:01 PM We have a pond close by that has one Crane that comes every year in Spring through Fall. I kind of used my knowledge from watching him in the water and how he stands so still and waits for prey. Thanks for the nice comment!

Jan Allison February 17, 2015 at 10:41 AM a visual delight - what a picture you painted Sandra - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx Sandra Haight February 17, 2015 at 8:02 PM Hi Jan, thank you so much for your nice comment and wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Poesy Relish February 17, 2015 at 10:34 AM Wonderful Sandra... a great pen as majestic as the heron displayed... best in the contest.. lov n hugs,nad Sandra Haight February 17, 2015 at 8:04 PM Hi Nad, I am pleased that you like this poem. So nice of you to stop by with your nice comment and best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra