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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Mcguire Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 7:10 PM
Wonderful, reminds me of my poem "Little Bird"
Ellison Avatar
March 15, 2019 at 4:47 PM
BRILLIANT! A winner in my books Miss Mo! Truly brilliant!!!!!!!! XOX
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 9:26 AM
Thank you my dear! I hope the sponsor thinks so ;) xomo! <3
Wolf Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 10:47 AM
A modern classic. Really. Get it published somewhere fast! A FAVE too. Best wishes, gw
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 14, 2019 at 3:41 PM
The sweetest thing to say! Thank you my dear friend. Hugs comrade <3 xomo!
Roper Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 4:26 PM
Nicely done,Maureen, best wishes for the contest.. : ) Hugs Eve ~`*
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Thank you Eve :) xomo!
Gorelick Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 4:09 PM
Original! enjoyed reading, BG
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 2:56 PM
Thank you Barbara :) xomo!
Onclaud Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 3:10 PM
let us hope for better times, maureen...lovely piece which makes me think the bird is a dove of peace...huggs
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 2:55 PM
Thank you Nette! :)) xomo!
Canerdy Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 10:44 AM
Excellent, creative fulfilling of the prompt, Maureen. Janice
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Thank you Janice :) xomo
Bavington  Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 9:29 AM
What a way to describe climate change. Nicely done.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Thank you Bette! I do find the theme creeps into my poetry often ;) xomo!
Pandit Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 7:38 AM
Excellent poetry..so much said in so few words. A win for you, Maureen.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:18 AM
Thank you Vijay :) xomo!
Krampe Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 6:49 AM
Sweet, simple, sad. I like it.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:17 AM
Thank you Agnes :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 4:17 AM
I think Edward will enjoy this as much as I did Mo. Best of luck! : ) xxoo
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:17 AM
Thank you Connie! Enchanté :))) xomo!
Kiser Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 1:29 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.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:15 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!
Vaso Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 12:03 AM
I enjoyed this, the closer we get to st paddys I might be asking you hold me up too!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 8:11 AM
Can't really drink, don't drive, I'll be your designated holder upper if you like ;)
Connelly Avatar
March 11, 2019 at 11:29 PM
Simply wonderful Maureen. As the seas rise send out a bird to bring back an olive branch by chance.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 12, 2019 at 6:50 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
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