Constance La France Poet Personification

I Am a Swan

I was born one day with the glistening sun.
Mom says I am her baby and I have a name;
One of twelve called Cygnet born amongst leaves,
Dad has taught me how to swim and in two days I could.

I am not much to look at right now,
But one day I will be a majestic trumpeter swan;
With white elegant plumage, powerful and graceful,
All day we drift on a slow, undisturbed wetland marsh.

Mom and Dad showed me how to submerge.
I love to eat underwater plants and small fish;
Life so far has been peaceful but one day I will fly.
I weep when I think of leaving my beloved swan family;

Silently we float along in harmony and love,
But I am just a little baby dreaming in the nest;
Just a baby who loves his truly beautiful Mom and Dad.
Oh, and I love my siblings too and the other drifting swans.


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May 9, 2015


Poetry/Personification/I am a Swan
Copyright Protected, ID 05-671-642-09
All Rights Reserved, 2015, Constance La France

Swan meaning - true beauty, power of self, love, grace


Written for the Standard contest, Picture Yourself a Bird, 
sponsor, Andrea Dietrich, Judged 2015

Fifth Place

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Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 12:34 PM Hi Broken, I've been away for 10 days, still catching up with PS! Congratulations on your fine win for your lovely swan poem. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Merryman May 24, 2015 at 7:46 PM Congrats on your win with this sweet write, BW! Love, Kim

Poet Destroyer A May 24, 2015 at 3:16 PM Broken, Congratulations on your awesome Bird win @-> LINDA <-@

Jan Allison May 24, 2015 at 4:22 AM Dropping back with my congrats Broken Wings:-) Hugs Jan xx

Skat A May 23, 2015 at 11:12 PM Wonderful poem... SKAT

Edward Ebbs May 23, 2015 at 10:31 PM I like this, "But one day I will be a majestic trumpeter swan", congrats on your win!

Eve Roper May 23, 2015 at 8:55 PM Back to congratulate you on your wonderful win hugs eve

Andrea Dietrich May 23, 2015 at 8:35 PM This is a sweet one, dear. And I love the picture you put with it. Congrats in my contest.

Alexis Y. May 16, 2015 at 1:16 PM What a well writt poem.You told the story of baby swan really good. Best of luck in the contest.-Alexis

Eve Roper May 15, 2015 at 8:43 AM Beautiful imagery of the baby swan you are so talented , I really enjoy reading your work. Hugs and a 7

Kash Poet May 11, 2015 at 3:46 AM Lovely write :).Best wishes for the contest.

Mark Ackerson May 10, 2015 at 10:43 AM Jan's right, a nice languid flow. Good luck in the contest!

Richard Lamoureux May 10, 2015 at 9:41 AM Excellent! I expect it will do well.

Jan Allison May 10, 2015 at 8:14 AM Such a beautiful bird to portray Broken wings such a lovely flow I agree with Eileen I love the way you have made this with a family aspect to it - good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx

Eileen Manassian May 10, 2015 at 3:24 AM Good to read about the life of a little swan. It was a lovely write, Constance. Good to know the meaning of Swan, as well. I love the family feel you gave to your write. Good luck in the contest.

Nandita Das May 9, 2015 at 11:20 PM With a gentle flow this poem drifts into my heart and nestles softly there. A beautiful piece. 7

David Meade May 9, 2015 at 10:52 PM Harmony and love -- dear friends and I will think of your words the next time I see swans floating upon the water. 7

Connie Marcum Wong May 9, 2015 at 7:16 PM Oh how lovely this poem is Constance. It is filled with serene pleasure when visualizing your charming words. I hope Andrea likes it as much as I do! 7