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Murmuration of Starlings High

Murmuration of starlings high. I’m high! Low stars twinkling with wings. The trumpet’s call! As winds of war, incline, in warm wind sigh, the flock, a shock, sans enemies appall. These friends do fascinate, heard like bombers, like Japanese over unsuspecting Pearl Harbor fight ~ these darling bird-balmers. The nudge of melodic buzz, quite affecting. Not of national consequence, abuzz not with politicking but peace of soul - remains of war pittance, the scrawling-t’was. My awesome sight, this di’mond-bling of coal. Mere humans offer crumbs ~ my heart flaps wings. With murmurs high and low, communion springs. 9/26/2022 A Flock of Birds Sponsor: Julia Ward

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Date: 10/6/2022 11:42:00 PM
Wonderful imagery ! Congratulations on your well deserved win, dear Kim.
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Date: 10/6/2022 11:37:00 PM
Congratulations on your win a very thought-provoking and excellent sonnet
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Date: 10/6/2022 6:03:00 PM
Hi, Kim. Congrats on your placement. The birds I'm expecting have not yet arrived. Your poem certainly helped with my expectation. Thank you. Blessings.
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Date: 10/6/2022 11:53:00 AM
Beautiful and WINsome. :) Congratulations! Linda
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/6/2022 12:45:00 PM
Thank you, Linda!
Date: 10/6/2022 11:08:00 AM
An impressive piece! Well done for your poem's high placement in my contest, Kim!
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Date: 9/26/2022 1:15:00 PM
Such beautiful imagery. Wonderful to hear the melody of the starlings, delightful birds.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/28/2022 5:03:00 AM
Thank you, my friend!
Date: 9/26/2022 12:56:00 PM
Dear Kim, “low stars twinkling with wings” leaves me breathless. There is so much beauty in the murmuration of starlings, and in your evocative imagery. The spirit of Autumn flies in your wonderful sonnet. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/28/2022 5:03:00 AM
Thank you, Susan!
Date: 9/26/2022 12:42:00 PM
I love watching flocks of certain birds maneuvering in autumn skies with speed and synchronized accuracy, and never colliding in midair with each other! Probably starlings but I've always known them as "cowbirds." Like you're comparing them to "Low stars twinkling with wings." / Maurice
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Date: 9/26/2022 12:21:00 PM
This is the most pleasant part of the year, a tie, Spring and Fall. I like all sonnets. Good luck in the contest! Bill
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/28/2022 5:59:00 AM
Pleasant and getting colder. Walked out yesterday for an appointment in tshirt and shorts…what was I thinking? Must still be thinking tropical vacation…lol.
Date: 9/26/2022 9:29:00 AM
WOW! What have you been drinking? I want some of this Excellence Brew! Fantastic! Another Fav!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 9/26/2022 9:52:00 AM
Lol! Thanks, Joe! :) Drinking health and lovely Autumn weather! God bless you, sweet friend!

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