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Hold Up the Sky

Hold up the sky little bird Have you not heard Our world is falling down The forests are gone The weather is wrong The oceans have all but drowned Hold up the sky little bird At least till you've heard The last earthbound poet expound 3/11/19 Pick A Title, Vol.2 - Rhyme - Poetry Contest Title Chosen: Hold Up The Sky Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Timothy Mcguire

Date: 3/16/2019 7:10:00 PM

Wonderful, reminds me of my poem "Little Bird"

Jack Ellison

Date: 3/15/2019 4:47:00 PM

BRILLIANT! A winner in my books Miss Mo! Truly brilliant!!!!!!!! XOX

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/16/2019 9:26:00 AM

Thank you my dear! I hope the sponsor thinks so ;) xomo! <3

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/14/2019 10:47:00 AM

A modern classic. Really. Get it published somewhere fast! A FAVE too. Best wishes, gw

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/14/2019 3:41:00 PM

The sweetest thing to say! Thank you my dear friend. Hugs comrade <3 xomo!

Eve Roper

Date: 3/12/2019 4:26:00 PM

Nicely done,Maureen, best wishes for the contest.. : ) Hugs Eve ~`*

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/13/2019 2:56:00 PM

Thank you Eve :) xomo!

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/12/2019 4:09:00 PM

Original! enjoyed reading, BG

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/13/2019 2:56:00 PM

Thank you Barbara :) xomo!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/12/2019 3:10:00 PM

let us hope for better times, maureen...lovely piece which makes me think the bird is a dove of peace...huggs

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/13/2019 2:55:00 PM

Thank you Nette! :)) xomo!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/12/2019 10:44:00 AM

Excellent, creative fulfilling of the prompt, Maureen. Janice

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/12/2019 1:02:00 PM

Thank you Janice :) xomo

Bette Bavington

Date: 3/12/2019 9:29:00 AM

What a way to describe climate change. Nicely done.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/12/2019 10:05:00 AM

Thank you Bette! I do find the theme creeps into my poetry often ;) xomo!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/12/2019 7:38:00 AM

Excellent poetry..so much said in so few words. A win for you, Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/12/2019 8:18:00 AM

Thank you Vijay :) xomo!

Agnes Krampe

Date: 3/12/2019 6:49:00 AM

Sweet, simple, sad. I like it.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/12/2019 8:17:00 AM

Thank you Agnes :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/12/2019 4:17:00 AM

I think Edward will enjoy this as much as I did Mo. Best of luck! : ) xxoo

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/12/2019 8:17:00 AM

Thank you Connie! Enchanté :))) xomo!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 3/12/2019 1:29:00 AM

That poor little bird; I wonder how heave the sky really is? I hope his friends arrive soon to help. This was really a unique view. Luv it, "fav'd" it.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/12/2019 8:15:00 AM

Thank you M.L., wasn't sure where this one was going to go, just had to be "little bird"... It is growing on me, rereading today, I'm elated you love it :))) xomo!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/12/2019 12:03:00 AM

I enjoyed this, the closer we get to st paddys I might be asking you hold me up too!!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/12/2019 8:11:00 AM

Can't really drink, don't drive, I'll be your designated holder upper if you like ;)

Jeff Connelly

Date: 3/11/2019 11:29:00 PM

Simply wonderful Maureen. As the seas rise send out a bird to bring back an olive branch by chance.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/12/2019 6:50:00 AM

I better get me some homers, my doves are useless ;) Thank you my friend, the contest prompts do help jumpstart a sluggish muse. xomo