Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

Jubilant

yellow finch
perches on the blue bell
precarious existence
a loopy optimism 
on a long flower stem, bending
a high wire act
a finely poised stature
picture perfect
infused with summer's tangled bounty

yellow finch
a jubilant preening
in July sun elevating distraction 
till my movement disrupts the pleasure of seclusion 
its brisk flight away
a furtive companionship
jaunty 
unexpected
jubilant in its simplicity

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Karen Jones July 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM Sent u soupmail today :0)

Karen Jones June 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM Forgot this was potd but so happy you submitted! Brian thanks for your entry and congratulations on your win! Your support in my contest means a lot to me! Please allow me time to get organized and I will format the book and get your final permission much later ok? Brian Sambourne June 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM Thanks very much for thoughtful message Karen. I appreciate your affirmative comments regarding my submission. Best wishes always. Brian

Daisy Meadows September 4, 2023 at 12:29 AM A lovely poem. Well written. Brian Sambourne September 4, 2023 at 5:04 AM Thank you Jeanette for your stop by + affirmative comment. Best wishes, Brian

Smita Kulkarni July 29, 2023 at 4:02 PM Little jubilant yellow finch!! Such a fun poem! Loved it! Brian Sambourne July 29, 2023 at 7:52 PM Thank you, Smita. I believe the finch was seeking some of that cosmos seeds that had started to fall. Best wishes. Brian

Constance La France July 21, 2023 at 9:49 AM Brian, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge J Words ! Brian Sambourne July 21, 2023 at 2:39 PM Your kind words Constance, push many of our pens to think + write creatively. You kindly acknowledg so many of our submissions. Sincerest regards always, Brian

Deb M July 15, 2023 at 2:22 PM COngratulations Brian on POTD! Debx Brian Sambourne July 15, 2023 at 2:24 PM Hello Deb, I value your stop by + congratulatory note. Best wishes, Brian

Valsa George July 13, 2023 at 8:35 PM Finches are such cute birds. Once I had two finches. Their balancing act is so beautifully delineated ! Beautiful poem. Congratulations Brian on your well deserved POTD Brian Sambourne July 13, 2023 at 8:46 PM Hello Valsa, You are most accurate in noting the beauty of the yellow finch. I wish he had stayed about longer. Thank you for your kind comments. Brian

Kim Rodrigues July 13, 2023 at 11:19 AM Jubilation! From your watchful eye to POTD! Congratulations, Brian! Brian Sambourne July 13, 2023 at 11:28 AM Greetings Kim, Thanks very much for your words uplifting. Be well. Brian

Charles Messina July 13, 2023 at 2:47 AM Back to say Congrats on POTD, Brian! Way to go :) Brian Sambourne July 13, 2023 at 5:32 AM Thank you Charles, for your congratulations. Cheers, Brian

Brandy Nicole July 12, 2023 at 7:02 PM I love the 'optimism' that echos within. Nature is beautiful and beyond inspiring, and so is all of God's creatures. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. Congratulations Brian, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 7:22 PM You are quite right, Brandy. There is optimism in a colorful bird taking rest on one's wildflowers. The finch took a hiatus on the hydro wires till I left. Through my window I saw it return to snatch Cosmos seeds. Many thanks for your stop by + congratulations. Best wishes, Brian

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 12, 2023 at 3:12 PM Truly enjoyed your poem with outstanding images, Brian. Nature bestows many surprises in our life, giving us the opportunity to enjoy the closeness with the surrounding. Congratulations on POTD - well-deserved. Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 3:44 PM Thank you. Your insights into nature's offerings, Malabika, are spot on. Surprises on a bluebell wildflower were not to be ignored. In addition, I saw the colors of yellow + blue as having significance in these turbulent days. Be well. Brian

Kim Merryman July 12, 2023 at 1:32 PM Back to say "Congrats!" on your POTD! Blessings, Kim M Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 2:54 PM Many thanks, Kim, for the congratulations. Wishing you good health, Brian

Nancy Kaufman July 12, 2023 at 1:10 PM You're imagery in this one is so outstanding, a hearty congratulations on your POTD Brian! Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 2:55 PM Thank you Nancy. You are right - images are a blessing, providing a sound writing base. With appreciation, Brian

Heidi Sands July 12, 2023 at 12:20 PM Congratulations for POTD Brian :) Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 2:57 PM POTD not anticipated. My first in 200 postings. Thank you for the congratulations. Brian

Jim Slaughter July 12, 2023 at 11:16 AM Wonderful imagery, Brian, and congrats on POTD. Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 11:20 AM Thank you Jim, for reading my work + messaging congratulations. Sincerest regards, Brian

Sam Kauffman July 12, 2023 at 10:35 AM Brian, an enchanting and charming sneak peek into one of life's intimate encounters, connectedness, with the wildness of nature. The fleeting encounter with a tiny bird on a beautiful summer morning emphasizes how we must treasure serendipity and be vigilant to those surprises! Many congratulations on your POTD! A wonderful wake up call, on so many levels! Cheers and blessings! Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 11:25 AM Hello Sam, Your detailed message is much valued. I concur with your astute observations stressing serendipity + the gift of nature. Wildflowers are a real lure for birds - certainly a joy to see. Thank you kindly for your not. Cheers Brian

I Am Anaya July 12, 2023 at 10:10 AM Congratulations on POTD Brian Sambourne! Jubilant was placed high in Constance's J letter contest, and I can see why. Such imagery you've spotted on that morning and gave to us as poetry, a nice gift. Much appreciated. I Am Anaya Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 12:45 PM Thank you, Anaya, for seeing poems posted as gifts to readers. Such fine words are a tonic to writers. Thank you. Sincerely, Brian

Susan Lawrence July 12, 2023 at 10:09 AM Lovely words and imagery Brian creating an intriguing and welcoming scene ! Congratulations on your POTD ! All best wishes, Susan :) Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 11:18 AM Most gracious of you, Susan, to offer kind words of encouragement. The yellow finch image certainly presented a poetic opportunity. With appreciation, Brian

Panagiota Romios July 12, 2023 at 9:36 AM Congratulations, Brian! You have keen eyes o for nature! Celebrate the honors of the POTD. PangieJ Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 11:15 AM Hello Panagiota, I was fortunate to have such a winged visitor to my wildflower entanglements. Thank you for your congratulations. Best wishes, Brian

Beryl Edmonds July 12, 2023 at 9:31 AM A lovely poem Brian, beautiful imaginary for the reader, love the idea of the yellow finch doing a high a wire act perched on a long flower stem. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 11:12 AM Your message Belle, is a most pleasing to read. Thank you for dropping by with a congratulatory note. Be well. Brian

Bill Baker July 12, 2023 at 7:50 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Brian. The Yellow Finch was a good choice to add color and energy to your Poem. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your poetry with us. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 8:20 AM My appreciation for your uplifting message, Bill. The yellow finch landed on my wildflower planting + seemed appreciative of the respite. A grand way to begin the day. Cheers, Brian

R J. Elless July 12, 2023 at 7:33 AM Brian, a beautiful poem about nature.Congratulations on Your POTD. Stay Creative. Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 7:50 AM Greetings RJ, My appreciation for your thoughtful message on my posting. Sometimes nature hands us an image that makes for an untroubled write. Regards always, Brian

Tania Kitchin July 12, 2023 at 5:55 AM Brian, love the sweet bird imagery in your poem, congratulations on POTD! Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 6:21 AM Thank you, Tania, for the congratulatory message. All these thoughtful responses are truly a tonic to one's pen. All the best, Brian

Joseph May July 12, 2023 at 5:50 AM "Infused with summer's tangled bounty", Congrats on POTD Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 6:28 AM Hello Joseph, If you saw my wildflower seed planting, you'd view a tangled bounty indeed. We've had a lot of rain + the flowers fight for height + placement. Thank you for the message. Brian

John Read July 12, 2023 at 5:45 AM Congratulations Brian on your poem of the day. Brian Sambourne July 12, 2023 at 6:26 AM Thank you, John. The recognition was not anticipated. I hope that you are well. Brian

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