Kim Merryman Poet Personification

I Am a Robin

On the wing in the dawning light,
Spring's new growth comes into sight.
Flowers, berries, nuts and seeds,
a smorgasbord to meet my needs.
I am a robin in grey-brown attire,
with my orange-red vest adding some fire.
A harbinger of Spring am I,
give ear to my joyous cry:

Spring! Spring!
Wonderful, marvelous, glorious Spring!

Oh look! A fat juicy worm.
Don't you just love how he wiggles and squirms?
Gulp...down the hatch! Wow! What a treat!
Now to my roost I must retreat.
My mate and I must build a nest,
a comfy home where our young can rest.

Robin means new growth
5/14/15
 "Picture yourself as a bird"

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Kp Nunez May 28, 2015 at 7:20 AM This is such a lighthearted write, full of warmth and charm. A 7 . Congratulations on your win, Kim! My bad for being so late. Still catching up with my reading of the winning writes. Kim Merryman May 28, 2015 at 4:54 PM I know what you mean about playing catch-up. Not enough hours in a day! Thank you for stopping by!

Kelly Deschler May 28, 2015 at 12:40 AM Seeing a robin is a sure sign that spring has arrived... My middle name is also Robin, so these birds are special to me... Congrats on your win with this charming poem! Very nicely penned, Kim! Kim Merryman May 28, 2015 at 4:52 PM I'm glad you liked it, Kelly. Thank you for stopping by!

Paul Schneiter May 27, 2015 at 9:15 PM Kim, this poem is a delight. Little wonder it put you into the winner's column. Congratulations on an excellent composition (one I wish I had written). Love and hugs. Kim Merryman May 28, 2015 at 4:51 PM I appreciate your encouraging words, Paul! Thank you!

Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 12:33 PM Hi Kim, I've been away for 10 days, still catching up with PS! Congratulations on your fine win for your very sweet robin poem. Hugs, Sandra Kim Merryman May 28, 2015 at 4:51 PM Thank you, Sandra!

Poet Destroyer A May 24, 2015 at 3:16 PM Kim, Congratulations on your awesome Bird win @-> LINDA <-@ Kim Merryman May 28, 2015 at 4:50 PM Thank you, P.D.! Appreciate it!

Edward Ebbs May 24, 2015 at 7:36 AM We have a Robin nest at the outside edge under the cover for our deck...kind of unusual. Congrats on your poem :) Kim Merryman May 24, 2015 at 12:41 PM Thank you, Ed! I appreciate you stopping by!

Jan Allison May 24, 2015 at 4:20 AM Dropping back with my congrats Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx Kim Merryman May 24, 2015 at 12:40 PM Thanks, Jan!

Skat A May 23, 2015 at 11:11 PM awesome...SK Kim Merryman May 24, 2015 at 12:40 PM Thank you, Skat!

Joseph May May 23, 2015 at 10:00 PM Beautiful write Kim...Congrats on your win Kim Merryman May 24, 2015 at 12:39 PM Thank you, Joseph!

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2015 at 8:32 PM A very cute poem, Kim. Thanks for entering it into my contest. Congrats for your fine job!! Kim Merryman May 24, 2015 at 12:38 PM Thank you, Andrea! I appreciate my placement in your contest.

Hannington Mumo May 15, 2015 at 1:08 AM A true robin. 7+! Kim Merryman May 20, 2015 at 8:54 PM Thank you for your kind comment, Hannington!

Ilene Bauer May 14, 2015 at 6:51 PM this is charming and delightful, kim! good luck in the contest! Kim Merryman May 20, 2015 at 8:54 PM Thank you, Ilene. I'm glad you liked it.

Sandra Haight May 14, 2015 at 6:19 PM Robins are one of my favorite yard birds, Kim. I love your personification because that is exactly how they act! Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Kim Merryman May 20, 2015 at 8:53 PM Thank you, Sandra for your encouraging comments!

Jan Allison May 14, 2015 at 2:41 PM I love seeing the robin's in my garden especially if I have been digging and they are ready to harvest the juicy worms - a delightful write Kim good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx 7 xx Kim Merryman May 20, 2015 at 8:53 PM Thank you, Jan. I appreciate you stopping by!

Tim Smith May 14, 2015 at 2:29 PM I love the robin...there are a couple on my grass now collecting some clippings for their nest...lovely Tim Kim Merryman May 20, 2015 at 8:51 PM Thank you for stopping by, Tim.

Anne-Lise Andresen May 14, 2015 at 12:47 PM - Yes, the robin have such a busy time in the spring - A beautiful bird ... and a beautiful and joyful poem, Kim (7) - I wish you good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Merryman May 14, 2015 at 1:07 PM My computer glitched. I appreciate your encouraging comments. Kim Merryman May 14, 2015 at 1:06 PM Thank you, Anne-Lise! I