Migration

You come like a song on the breeze
Unique notes gliding in harmony
Unison perfected with such ease
Dancing to your own melody

I stand in awe of your grace
This composed whirlwind of flight
Round and round, tips interlocked as fine lace
Pearls, strung against blue skies - white

Among auburn sunset painted and living
You settle, gathered clouds floating
On a ribbon of river so blue
Challenging morning skies lovely hew

Rest now under stars blanket of light
Dream as I, of another day
For tomorrow nature claims her right
To continue her arial ballet

Calling, morning's golden rays crest and tease
You leave like a song on the breeze

©Donna Jones

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Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/30/2016 2:05:00 PM

fantastic imagery fills this page, dear donns... how enchanting can this be like a sweet birdsong!.. glad to read you again.. missed you--huggs!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/24/2016 11:58:00 PM

Always hoping to see a new one from you one day, Donna.... Always ~LINDA~

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/12/2016 3:40:00 PM

donna!.. missed you lots; what a moving, splendid write... how's your mom?.. huggs

Skat A

Date: 7/9/2016 1:42:00 AM

AMAZING DONNA...........SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/30/2016 9:40:00 PM

Hi Donna, I saw you online, I thought you'd have a new poem up, I remember this poem well.... Hope you are well. LINDA

Donna Jones
Date: 6/13/2016 9:50:00 AM

hey linda...am at library...thanks for note...am having computer problems at home...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/5/2016 8:44:00 AM

Dropping by to say hi, I hope you are well.

Donna Jones
Date: 5/19/2016 8:57:00 PM

Thanks Richard ...am well....having computer problems..haven't been able to get on soup....

Donna Jones
Date: 5/19/2016 8:56:00 PM

Thanks Richard ...am well....having computer problems..haven't been able to get on soup....

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 4/25/2016 5:31:00 AM

this is filled with such beauty and imagery Donna, real joy to read, blessinfgs, Gordon

Donna Jones
Date: 4/27/2016 10:12:00 PM

Thank you so very much..glad you enjoyed...nothing better than observing nature..to find joy...Donna

Donna Jones
Date: 4/27/2016 10:11:00 PM

Thank you so very much..glad you enjoyed...nothing better than observing nature..to find joy...Donna

Bl Devnath

Date: 3/8/2016 7:38:00 AM

Excellent feeling painted a beautiful picture, adorable, done well my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Donna Jones
Date: 3/18/2016 10:09:00 PM

Thank you so much BL! Much appreciated

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/17/2016 3:57:00 PM

very very pretty, Donna!!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2016 9:58:00 PM

Thank you so much Andrea

Mama Bear

Date: 2/16/2016 5:00:00 PM

Lovely to read such a great piece and to learn something at the same time. Never knew a thing about pelicans and now will never look at them in the same way again. Blessings Edith

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2016 9:59:00 PM

Thank you Edith! They really are quite graceful

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/16/2016 10:03:00 AM

you fly with wonder through this dazzling piece of art, donns... so glad you are back!... how is your mom?.. missed ya!..huggs

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2016 10:01:00 PM

Hello nett! Good and bad days with mom in law but hanging in there! Thanks for the encouraging words

The Situation

Date: 2/13/2016 4:41:00 AM

Very poetic. I've been trying to write this comment for a few days. This one and another one for you. I was fascinated by the news of the migration of pelicans, I never thought of them in that way. We have our geese and ducks that fly in formation and this reminded me of them. Let me just say that it was wonderfully written. And now to a piece about ants.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/15/2016 5:05:00 AM

Hey...thanks again for this kind comment....this really is a sight to see!...combined with the bald eagles that winter on our rivers...just breathtaking....

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/23/2016 11:14:00 PM

I know this is not intended but when I read this, it made me think of the migrants flowing into Europe and if only we could see things the way you so elegantly described nature here! :)

Donna Jones
Date: 2/11/2016 9:45:00 PM

Thank you Arthur! What a lovely compliment!!!....thanks so much....I will always now think of the poor souls when I read it now!!! Hoping they find some peace under a blanket of stars!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/6/2016 7:53:00 PM

So far it has been good!

Donna Jones
Date: 2/11/2016 9:46:00 PM

Goodnight Richard!

Tim Ryerson

Date: 1/4/2016 3:05:00 PM

In addition to this being one of your best pieces of writing (and that's saying a LOT) you've got me curious as to what birds were migrating (Or WERE they birds?) I'm gonna guess it was geese? When I was a kid, we had a ragweed field next to our house and in late August, THOUSANDS of Monarch butterflies would stop there to rest and feed, turning a field of yellow to a field of orange...An awesome sight to behold. Happy New Year my friend! - Tim

Donna Jones
Date: 1/5/2016 10:22:00 PM

Well happy new year to you as well!..and thanks for the kindest of comments here..actually pelicans..so clumsy on land migrate thru here every year..but in the air they are beautiful!...thousands at a time each day on our rivers in the fall..they are white with greyish under belly's....I live right between the Arkansas and cimarron rivers..we get a few monarchs too...see ya Tim..

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/1/2016 10:07:00 AM

Happy New Year Donna!

Donna Jones
Date: 1/5/2016 10:23:00 PM

Happy new year back Richard!....hope it is grand

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/24/2015 7:38:00 AM

Good morning and a wish for the perfect Christmas. Hugs Rick.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/16/2015 3:27:00 AM

A stunning read Donna, I like the opening line, to enter like a song on the breeze. I love how you gave the poem a beautiful sound before gracing the delightful imagery, floating and migrating. A beautiful way to exit the poem as well. Love LINDA

Donna Jones
Date: 12/18/2015 9:22:00 PM

Thank you much for the kind visit neighbor..peace on earth!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/15/2015 8:35:00 AM

Good morning Donna.

Donna Jones
Date: 12/18/2015 9:22:00 PM

Good evening Richard..

Eric Boddie

Date: 12/14/2015 9:45:00 PM

now natural Beauty is what I Love....because it was Crafted By The Hand Above....so many days and nights I would just stare up at the sky....because my mind never stops, I am cursed with the question of why....very nice donna....;)

Donna Jones
Date: 12/18/2015 9:47:00 PM

Beautiful reply Eric..thank you

Vincent Flannery

Date: 12/10/2015 3:22:00 PM

Beautiful write Donna. Such an amazing sight that many barely even notice. But you have captured so well in this piece. Take care.

Donna Jones
Date: 12/12/2015 10:07:00 PM

Thank you Vincent..many aspects of nature are marvelous ..I spend countless hours just sitting outside and watching what goes on in the woods or around the river..so peaceful.thanks for your nice words...have a grand day

Paul Callus

Date: 12/10/2015 1:50:00 PM

Hi Donna! Lovely to have you back:) These images of migratory birds are very beautiful. Impressed by several captivating phrases. #7 ~ Regards // paul

Donna Jones
Date: 2/15/2016 4:44:00 AM

Thank you so very much Paul....