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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

Copyright © Brian Sambourne | Year Posted 2023

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Karen Jones Date: 7/1/2025 2:10:00 PM Sent u soupmail today :0) Login to Reply

Karen Jones Date: 6/30/2025 12:27:00 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? Login to Reply Brian Sambourne Date: 6/30/2025 12:51:00 PM Thanks very much for thoughtful message Karen. I appreciate your affirmative comments regarding my submission. Best wishes always. Brian

Daisy Meadows Date: 9/4/2023 12:29:00 AM A lovely poem. Well written. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 ! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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

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