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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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Jeanette Brewin

Date: 9/4/2023 12:29:00 AM

A lovely poem. Well written.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/4/2023 5:04:00 AM

Thank you Jeanette for your stop by + affirmative comment. Best wishes, Brian

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 7/29/2023 4:02:00 PM

Little jubilant yellow finch!! Such a fun poem! Loved it!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/29/2023 7:52:00 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

Date: 7/21/2023 9:49:00 AM

Brian, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge J Words !

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/21/2023 2:39:00 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

Date: 7/15/2023 2:22:00 PM

COngratulations Brian on POTD! Debx

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/15/2023 2:24:00 PM

Hello Deb, I value your stop by + congratulatory note. Best wishes, Brian

Valsa George

Date: 7/13/2023 8:35:00 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
Date: 7/13/2023 8:46:00 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

Date: 7/13/2023 11:19:00 AM

Jubilation! From your watchful eye to POTD! Congratulations, Brian!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/13/2023 11:28:00 AM

Greetings Kim, Thanks very much for your words uplifting. Be well. Brian

Charles Messina

Date: 7/13/2023 2:47:00 AM

Back to say Congrats on POTD, Brian! Way to go :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/13/2023 5:32:00 AM

Thank you Charles, for your congratulations. Cheers, Brian

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/12/2023 7:02:00 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
Date: 7/12/2023 7:22:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 3:12:00 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
Date: 7/12/2023 3:44:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 1:32:00 PM

Back to say "Congrats!" on your POTD! Blessings, Kim M

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 2:54:00 PM

Many thanks, Kim, for the congratulations. Wishing you good health, Brian

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 7/12/2023 1:10:00 PM

You're imagery in this one is so outstanding, a hearty congratulations on your POTD Brian!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 2:55:00 PM

Thank you Nancy. You are right - images are a blessing, providing a sound writing base. With appreciation, Brian

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/12/2023 12:20:00 PM

Congratulations for POTD Brian :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 2:57:00 PM

POTD not anticipated. My first in 200 postings. Thank you for the congratulations. Brian

Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/12/2023 11:16:00 AM

Wonderful imagery, Brian, and congrats on POTD.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 11:20:00 AM

Thank you Jim, for reading my work + messaging congratulations. Sincerest regards, Brian

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/12/2023 10:35:00 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
Date: 7/12/2023 11:25:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 10:10:00 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
Date: 7/12/2023 12:45:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 10:09:00 AM

Lovely words and imagery Brian creating an intriguing and welcoming scene ! Congratulations on your POTD ! All best wishes, Susan :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 11:18:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 9:36:00 AM

Congratulations, Brian! You have keen eyes o for nature! Celebrate the honors of the POTD. PangieJ

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 11:15:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 9:31:00 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
Date: 7/12/2023 11:12:00 AM

Your message Belle, is a most pleasing to read. Thank you for dropping by with a congratulatory note. Be well. Brian

Bill Baker

Date: 7/12/2023 7:50:00 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
Date: 7/12/2023 8:20:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 7:33:00 AM

Brian, a beautiful poem about nature.Congratulations on Your POTD. Stay Creative.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 7:50:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 5:55:00 AM

Brian, love the sweet bird imagery in your poem, congratulations on POTD!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 6:21:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 5:50:00 AM

"Infused with summer's tangled bounty", Congrats on POTD

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 6:28:00 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

Date: 7/12/2023 5:45:00 AM

Congratulations Brian on your poem of the day.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 6:26:00 AM

Thank you, John. The recognition was not anticipated. I hope that you are well. Brian

John Lawless

Date: 7/12/2023 5:06:00 AM

just as the subtle moments in nature capture us so does this poem. Beautifully done

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 6:15:00 AM

Thanks very much, John. My wildflower seed planting often pays unexpected dividends. Best wishes, Brian

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/12/2023 3:55:00 AM

I found your poem simply uplifting...reminded me so of my summer encounter with the birds that frequent our yard. We don't have yellow finches but plenty of swallow tails, mockingbirds, and chi-chi's. You're right, they're jubilant in their simplicity. Lovely & congrats on POTD, Sara Etgen-Baker

Brian Sambourne
Date: 7/12/2023 6:18:00 AM

Hello Sara, My appreciation for your detailed, supportive response to my posting. It is a grand morning indeed, when colorful birds drop by for a short stop. Best wishes, Brian