Notes About The Poem

I wish you could hear the Australian magpies
calling in the morning with the fresh scent of eucalyptus in the air.

Here is one calling....such a beautiful warbler.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kKtbmSVktCY

Magpie

Magpie   


Magpie, this jewel of a bird with songs that flicker like a candle.
These notes, the enchantment of a thousand mornings.
we cannot capture its sound- the magic of movement, 
the notes up and down.

When ravens stitch stars to the silence of night and
fold their black, splendid  wings
we wait for the magpie - and morning
in a galaxy of dreams.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 11:14 AM
wow ~ how divine !
Lamoureux Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Cool birds, we have a lot of them here in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Mays Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 10:04 PM
Wow, another wonderful poem! Beautiful, precise images. Do you have a book published somewhere? I'd like to order it. I'll check your bio, if I can.
Brewer Avatar
April 19, 2019 at 6:08 PM
Your words here have magic, Suzanne. I particularly love the second verse.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 5:38 AM
This poem is beautifully composed SuZ! How are you doing? I have missed you. Have a wonderful Easter my friend. xxoo
Delaney Avatar
April 8, 2019 at 5:47 AM
Hi Connie : so good to see you. Thanks for your kind words and support always. How quickly this year is already flying by.
J.T. Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 10:59 PM
Cool poem; enjoyed reading -JT
Delaney Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 8:18 AM
Thanks JT
Onclaud Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 6:10 PM
suZ, beguiled by the melody of your rhythmic flow.. yes, the magpie does enthrall.. as always, a lustrous piece.... huggs
Delaney Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 7:01 PM
Thanks Nette: I always appreciate your visits. They are the sound of morning in many parts of Australia. HUGGZ, SUZ
Pandit Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Your tribute to Magpie is truly an enchantment, SuZ..your last stanza speaks volumes for the essence of your poem.
Delaney Avatar
March 31, 2019 at 6:59 PM
Hi Vijay: You are always the first to leave a sweet encouraging comment on my poems, Thanks dear friend, SuZ
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