I Am a Swallow

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When sunset bows amidst the hilltops, My warble coos on fields; And through the ever- glowing night This womb of nest I keep, Where flappers reel like tints of sky A mix of white and cobalt -blue, To guide oak trees from silhouettes Against the rail of grass. The seasons house me with warm grace, Rich the buds growing soft Adorning my emblazoned wings, Etched across the cloudscape. Yet, the flavor of autumn blows Heralding distant flights; Till wake of spring escorts me back From old Capistrano. Early Feb 2018 Premiere Contest: For Brian Strand

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 2/15/2018 10:27:00 PM
I am a bird-watcher, have been since I was a child, so this is especially dear to me, as Swallows are so incredibly graceful and fast! A gorgeous and expressively-written poem, Nette, that I enjoyed thoroughly! Blessings and congrats, my friend! :-) <3
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Date: 2/5/2018 12:30:00 AM
Congratulation on your fine win, Nette.
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Date: 2/4/2018 5:04:00 PM
Beautiful content expressed with your exquisite imagery, Nette. Such an enjoyable delight! Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes. ~Susan
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Date: 2/4/2018 1:17:00 PM
Beautiful imagery. A delightful read, nette. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 5/28/2015 7:25:00 AM
Each time I read you Nette, I am just awed. Galing galing! Such grace and charm in this write. Congratulations on your win, Nette! My bad for being so late. Still catching up with my reading.
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Date: 5/25/2015 2:26:00 PM
I liked the mood this has, Nette... mellow, hopeful... really liked womb of nest, but loved the rail of grass. Hope you are okay... I'm muddled, not myself, is it your rainy season??? Your poem made me grin. Happy write. Huuuuggggs.
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Date: 5/24/2015 7:40:00 PM
A lovely, lilting write, Nette! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 5/24/2015 3:12:00 PM
Nette, Congratulations on your awesome Bird win @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 5/24/2015 2:38:00 PM
You paint a picture with words and let us feel them as well as hear them...this is hard to accomplish and you do it well. Congratulations on your win! Emile #7
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Date: 5/24/2015 7:40:00 AM
Congrats nette!
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Date: 5/24/2015 4:21:00 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Nette:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 5/23/2015 11:12:00 PM
Congratulations, SKAT
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Date: 5/23/2015 8:54:00 PM
Beautiful poem, Nette, congratulations on your win hugs eve
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Date: 5/23/2015 8:35:00 PM
Some very pretty lines were in this one, Nette. So glad you got into my contest in the nick of time. Congratulations.
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Date: 5/20/2015 3:45:00 PM
Keats --- look out! Wonderful verse nette! Keith:-)
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Date: 5/20/2015 2:15:00 PM
Fantastic! Your images soar. It is like you became the bird until your/its words were set to paper.
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Date: 5/17/2015 12:33:00 PM
- A wonderful poem on Norway's National Day .... hooray ... hooray !!! - 17 th May !!! - Always a pleasure to read your work, dear Nette - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/17/2015 3:59:00 AM
Beautiful poem by you Nette.Best wishes.
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Date: 5/16/2015 9:45:00 PM
Nette just lovely in every line. You do always thoughm :)!
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Date: 5/16/2015 9:03:00 PM
Very beautiful nette
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Date: 5/15/2015 11:14:00 PM
What a delightful poem -- I wanted to climb into the nest and watch the seasons change. Merlin from King Arthur used to change Arthur into animals so that he could experience what it was like to be that animal. Your poem, allowed me to become a Swallow and soar into the sky.
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Date: 5/15/2015 2:55:00 PM
Mmm, this makes me want to just bird-watch. With soothing, rhythmic flow, I think this is another ever brilliant gem to behold!The Capistrano allusion is a punch!
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Date: 5/15/2015 2:39:00 PM
The swallows are beautiful birds..We have several species here and I enjoy seeing them in flight..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 5/15/2015 2:11:00 PM
Very well put together and good usage of words. A beautiful poem and well landscaped. Kind regards Edward
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Date: 5/15/2015 2:03:00 PM
beautiful portrayal of the swallow - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx
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