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I look outside the window,
and I hear the sparrows' songs.
I listen to nature's harmony,
and I tell myself, "be strong."

As I miss all of spring's beauty,
like a little bird homebound.
As I keep strictly my duty,
staying safe and sound.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Johnson Avatar
July 22, 2020 at 10:17 AM
Nice work, Victoria. So few words portray our universal experience. Blessings.
Sikorski Avatar
May 17, 2020 at 4:58 PM
I enjoyed this piece immensely !
Marcum Wong Avatar
May 15, 2020 at 5:02 PM
This lovely poem embraces the sacrifices we are all making during this pandemic so brilliantly Victoria! Congratulations on your deserving Trophy from the Poetry Soup Team! Quite an achievement! Blessings xxoo
Georgieva Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 11:04 AM
Thank you,Connie! I am very happy!
Wolf Avatar
May 15, 2020 at 1:23 PM
I liked the snappy rhythm of this lovely write! Congrats! ~ Gershon
Georgieva Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 11:05 AM
Thank you, Gershon! Happy you like it!
Moss Avatar
May 15, 2020 at 11:13 AM
Short, sweet, and to the point. Well done!
Georgieva Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 11:06 AM
Thank you, Dalton! I am very happy you like it!
Lee Avatar
May 14, 2020 at 6:42 PM
Congratulations, short and perfect
Georgieva Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 11:07 AM
Thank you Jacquelee!!
Braun Avatar
May 14, 2020 at 8:36 AM
Very pretty... congratulations!
Georgieva Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 11:08 AM
1Aww thanks, Martin! I am so so happy!
Nene Avatar
May 14, 2020 at 7:24 AM
Nice words play. Now this make me think about the animal we keep them on cage(i think they feel the same as your last stanza says) Hongera (swahili/my language where am from) = congratulations
Georgieva Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Thank you! I am happy you like it!
Hoffman Avatar
May 13, 2020 at 3:25 PM
Nicely done. Congratulations!
Georgieva Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 2:40 AM
Thank you!!:)
Agustin Avatar
May 13, 2020 at 3:26 AM
Wow! Congrats. God bless you.
Georgieva Avatar
June 4, 2020 at 2:41 AM
Thank you!!!
Duncan Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 10:28 PM
Very nice, just my thoughts on this stay home thing:-)
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 5:12 PM
Hello Victoria Georgieve, very nicely done. Have a nice evening my friend.
Johnson Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 1:51 PM
Be strong indeed, as Spring plants it's seed. The air and song so sweet. Let's hope it's soon, we can all go forward from this sad retreat. Congrats on your #1 placement Victoria.
Drowley Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 1:23 PM
Victoria, Congratulations on your win! Well-captured feeling for meeting self-discipline's need. David
Gavala  Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 12:42 PM
Congrats, Victoria! I feel like this...
Gauthier Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 12:03 PM
This is a gem. Congrats on top honors, Victoria. Well done!
Inman Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 11:31 AM
A wonderful write Victoria.
Zahid Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations Victoria! Stay safe
Allison Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 11:15 AM
beautiful in its simplicity I can see why it was the winner, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Kauffman Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 10:23 AM
Victoria, congratulations on your top win.
Watt Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 10:17 AM
Victoria, congratulations with your #1 placement out of 250! Well done ~ John
Roper Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Congratulations with this wonderful poem, Victoria.
Radhakrishna Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Congrats on your number one spot! Well done! Short and sweet!
Johnson Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 9:41 AM
Congrats, Victoria. You connect the beauty of nature and its harmony with us. You say so much in so few words. Well deserved placement, my friend. Stay safe. Blessings.
Shipuleni Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 9:19 AM
Well said Victoria, Congratulation dear.
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