New Year's Day

One tiny bird
Puffed so large 
his wings won't close
Perched in the stick leaf 
Rhododendron 
On the only stem 
 still clinging snow
Tasting it to wet
a tip of beak
 Just a wee
Dock'n doris
in sunny frozen
Wind
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Joe Avatar
January 2, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Lovely use of language. the parochialism of 'Dock'n doris' is great and gives a warmth to the poem as a whole. The descriptions (e.g.: 'On the only stem - still clinging snow') are captivating in their exactness, giving a feeling of optimism as well as joy.
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January 1, 2009 at 12:39 PM
I enjoyed the interesting perspective in this one. Nice use of imagery. Keep on writing. I hope you have a wonderful New Year! Karen
Jordan Avatar
January 1, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Donald this clearly gives a brilliant picture of survival in nature - Great job - God Bless, MJ
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