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Murmuration

The cold season is coming round
Flocks of birds are homeward bound.

They are swirling, turning, wheeling
They invade the evening sky
Changing shape and mesmerizing
Safe in numbers; rustling by.

A cloud of starling
Graceful flapping of their wings
Murmuration. 
 
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Three Stanza Suite : (1) Couplet  (2) Quatrain  (3) Haiku
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Author: Paul Callus ~ 27th March 2014
Contest: Three Stanza Suite
Sponsor: Sheri Fresonke Harper
Placing: 1st

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Eve Roper January 23, 2017 at 12:37 PM Love the poem, Paul, Vienna posted on facebook and the photo she placed with it.. I used the photo to write a Haiku with it Hugs Eve Paul Callus January 25, 2017 at 9:45 AM So pleased that you like it, Eve. I will visit your posts and have a look to see what her picture inspired! Hugs // paul

Julia Ward March 23, 2015 at 2:02 AM A sensual write, with much to enjoy... I can imagine your saying "murmuration" with half-closed lips, knowing you had pulled a winner. It was truly unbeatable. FAV. // 7 // Hugs, Julia, xx Paul Callus March 24, 2015 at 4:48 PM Thank you, Julia, for the lovely comments, high rating and the FAV!!! That was very kind of you...much appreciated. Hugs // paul

Inner Whispers May 1, 2014 at 1:53 AM Congrats on the win, Paul! Proud of you! Paul Callus May 1, 2014 at 4:09 AM Wow! those inner whispers sound so good! Thank you.../x/ paul

Connie Marcum Wong April 29, 2014 at 11:54 PM Your imagery astounds in this beautiful Number One winning poem Paul. Big Congratulations!!! Paul Callus April 30, 2014 at 8:10 AM Very many thanks Connie! You are so kind:) Hopefully my pen won't run out of ink! // paul

Michael Ward April 26, 2014 at 11:46 PM We'll done Paul, I always wonder how these birds don't crash in to each other. My fav orate bird is the skylark,so come on Paul get Your pen out. Regards. MIKE WAR Paul Callus April 27, 2014 at 1:26 PM Thanks for the visit and comments Michael! I like skylarks as well....they frolic in the sky!! // paul

Joyce Johnson April 26, 2014 at 6:03 PM Congratulations Paul.. Great work. Joyce Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 6:19 PM Thank you Joyce; glad you like it:) yours is such a sweety chocolate covered one too. // paul

Sara Kendrick April 26, 2014 at 2:26 PM Ahh!! I can just see those beautiful birds..Way to go..Congrats.Sara Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 3:59 PM Thank you Sara! Nature has so many varied ways by which to positively surprise us; murmuration is one of them...a thrill to behold. congrats to you too:) // paul

Carrie Richards April 26, 2014 at 11:06 AM Simply lovely, Paul.......this is spring awakening !! I am so pleased to share this spot with you ! Congratulations! Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 2:12 PM I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem Carrie. I loved your winning poem and am proud to share top podium with you....hand shake~~~~:) txs :) // paul

Barbara Gorelick April 26, 2014 at 8:56 AM Congrats Paul, this phenomenon is quite something , you've written about it so very well. BG Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 2:16 PM Thank you Barbara:) Your comments are much appreciated. Writing about this phenomenon is one thing....watching it is another...awesome! cu // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 26, 2014 at 8:40 AM I read this once :) but mmmmn didn't leave a comment..:) but this make me remember my childhood days in the field..:) I love the freedom displayed by the birds here..:) Congratulations :)!!! Let's have tea toast :D! Lools healthy Saheh?, olive eloisa with lil wink ;) Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 2:22 PM Thank you Olive_eloi :) Tea toast will do:) Spirits/alcohol are not for me! Glad this poem took you back to childhood days. Do try and look up videos re murmuration....so beautiful! cu // paul

Dr.Ram Mehta April 26, 2014 at 6:22 AM Awesome win with three stanza suite. Congrats, Paul Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 6:36 AM Thank you Dr. I have read your three stanza suite poem as well, and I enjoyed it ... and the memory. // paul

Ivor Kos April 26, 2014 at 12:42 AM What a great idea to write a poem about this! I've witnessed this phenomenon couple of times and it's superb indeed. I love nature... and your poem! Nifrahlek for your win on this konkors! Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 6:28 AM 'Grazzi' Ivo !! Also thank you for your fruitful efforts in writing something in Maltese; I appreciate that as well. I suppose you talk Italian too. I will end with a 'sahha' ... here in this context it means 'bye'; could also mean 'strength'. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 26, 2014 at 12:14 AM Hats off to your great poetry Paul ! Words get less to express, congrats on top win ! Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 6:19 AM How can I thank you Dr!! you always have lovely comments to pass with regards to my writings. Bless you :) // paul

Sheri Fresonke Harper April 25, 2014 at 9:00 PM Paul, very tightly written three stanza poem, you use such wonderful visuals I can see all the pieces clearly. Very wonderful title. Congratulations on your win. Thanks for entering my contest. Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 6:08 AM Good day Sheri :) I have just realized that the results are out. Thank you so very much for considering my poem to be a worthy winner. I was sort of hoping it would do well because my heart is somewhat attached to it. Looking forward to your next contest. take care...paul

Richard Lamoureux April 1, 2014 at 7:22 AM I just watched a video showing this, it was spectacular. Thanks for brining it back to mind. Paul Callus April 1, 2014 at 10:08 AM Hello Richard. Same like you I've been watching videos of murmuration, and that is what mostly inspired me to write this. // paul

Kim Van Breda March 31, 2014 at 1:29 PM Graciously written depiction of birds and their migration in "murmuration" xx Paul Callus March 31, 2014 at 1:34 PM Hi Kim, nice to see you stopping by :) and thank you for your gracious comment. // paul