Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Poet Shape

Odd Od Dodo

Idyllically Odylically Odd I Be
                                   Such  is  my nature
                               It is who I be
                            In an unnatural world
                                   Flapping upstream
                                              I am ruled by the Ods
                                                    Not this man made dream
                                 Not a slave to the sway of         society
  Long labelled weird but      "in a nice way"
                                                                      I am apparently odd
         And so odd  I  will stay
                                                        As  I find more in common
               With birds and  trees  anyway
                               For like feathers and leaves I am
                                        Swayed  by the  breeze
                                       Roots   in the  earth
                             Love of nature my wings
                      Beauty surrounds me
             I live it every day
                       Yes idyllic
                             And odd
                                    Like a 
                                           Dodo
                                                I be
                                 Being an Od bird is okay with me




                                                           (even if that means going extinct)


17.05.12

Composed for Broken Wings' 
 Form O-Only One Contest

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Jeff Connelly February 7, 2019 at 10:12 AM Enjoying your poems Maureen. I used to write in this type of visual style. Though I have changed I still enjoy seeing these kinds of poems, and of course reading them. Like looking at a painting, when far away, you see the shape. The control of the canvas and a balanced composition. Then when getting closer, close enough to read, you receive the double enjoyment of the composition of the words. Thanks Maureen Jeff Connelly February 8, 2019 at 1:45 AM My shape poems are long forgotten. I was even trying to write cubistically. I really only remembering one that worked. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 7, 2019 at 1:33 PM I do treat the screen like a page like a canvas, to the point of distraction ;) I hope you consider posting some of your shape poetry.

Susan Jeavons January 11, 2019 at 10:25 PM I love the playful feel of this poem Maureen. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart January 12, 2019 at 7:44 AM Thank you Susan! :) xomo

Stark Hunter August 9, 2018 at 12:16 PM Love this one! I can definitely relate. Great art here! Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 9, 2018 at 1:36 PM Ah! Another Od soul ;) Cheers and thank you! xomo

Christopher Flaherty July 5, 2018 at 5:18 PM I love everything about this write Maureen. It has been the highlight of my night. 10 out 7. Especially these lines in particular. Not a slave to the sway of society Long labelled weird but in a nice way I am apparently odd AND SO ODD I WILL STAY. Brilliant Love this piece so glad I clicked on your best poems. Personally I thinks its odd to want to be a Sheep rather than a Shepherd. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 5, 2018 at 8:04 PM Aw thank you so much Christopher! I think I needed to reread that ;) I am an Od odd girl. I soup mailed ya. Christopher Flaherty July 5, 2018 at 5:20 PM It inspired me to be better so I rewrote the poem you said you liked of mine called . I want you to be my Daughter in law son. Please if you have time will you re-read it and tell me if I have improved it or gone and spoiled it

Kim Rodrigues September 15, 2017 at 9:02 AM Love this, Maureen! I love your "od" ity! Cheers! xx Kim Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 15, 2017 at 9:08 AM Aw thank you Kim! :) lovely day to you! xomo

Patricia Cresswell August 27, 2017 at 10:41 AM LOL you tell em Maureen. This such a perfect poetic form for the content. Great one!

Darlene De Beaulieu May 27, 2017 at 6:45 PM Hello Maureen, Wow! This must have taken you awhile to type this poem in the shape that you have chosen. I have enjoyed reading this poem. nice to meet you Maureen. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 29, 2017 at 9:16 AM Actually not at all! Came together easily, though I have been drawing birds for some time ;) Lovely to meet you!

Eve Roper May 22, 2017 at 2:53 PM Love your poem, Maureen, very creative wave.. congratulations on your win. Thank you for commenting on my poem I very honored ~* Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 23, 2017 at 2:49 PM Cheers Eve, Merci!

Constance La France May 22, 2017 at 8:45 AM Maureen congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful and creative write Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 23, 2017 at 2:48 PM Thank you lovely :) xomo!

Jan Allison May 20, 2017 at 7:06 PM You brought the dodo back to life with your lovely shape poem Maureen:-) hugs Jan xx Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 21, 2017 at 6:05 AM Thank you Jan, I really wish I could ;) xomo!

Paul Callus May 20, 2017 at 4:36 PM Full marks for shape and content, Maureen!! I love your bird in graceful flight. In some ways each one of us resembles a dodo, and one day, when we pass away, there is no running away from extinction! Regards // paul Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 21, 2017 at 6:00 AM More Dodos would definitely make the world a better place! Dodo the opposite of "sheeple" perhaps? lol ;) Thank you Paul! xomo

Anne-Lise Andresen May 20, 2017 at 1:55 PM - A truly wonderful poem, Maureen - A great shape, well done :) - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 21, 2017 at 5:58 AM Thank you lovely! xomo :)

Verlecia Fields May 19, 2017 at 12:39 PM The poem made me think of someone who has found their way - through others labels - and who is truly themselves = very cute and a wonderful poem Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 21, 2017 at 5:57 AM Thank you Verlecia :) xomo!

Charlie Smith May 17, 2017 at 12:29 PM Well done Maureen. How long did it take you to design the bird? Best wishes in the contest. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 20, 2017 at 1:25 PM Not long at all! :) Thank you Charlie xomo

Emile Pinet May 16, 2017 at 1:07 PM Your words are well chosen and convey a meaning that flows smoothly into the next line of thought. A stunning and eloquent way to acknowledge the Dodo bird and its absence from earth’s evolutionary ladder. Emile. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 20, 2017 at 1:26 PM Thank you Emile, I am graced by your comments. xomo

Lim'Rik Flats May 16, 2017 at 9:48 AM Awesome ode to the odd! ~j Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 20, 2017 at 1:26 PM =D

John Herlihy May 16, 2017 at 1:03 AM You are far from extinct. Keep writing. John Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 20, 2017 at 1:27 PM Tee hee, thank you John! :)

Phillip Garcia May 15, 2017 at 11:51 AM Yes! Awesome poem, awesome shape. Odd enough to be believable, somehow, if you know what I mean. Puts me in the mood to drink sangria for some reason. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 20, 2017 at 1:28 PM Mmmmmm... Sangria! ;)

Darren White May 15, 2017 at 1:25 AM Poor dodo! At least he has come alive in your poem, He looks majestic and proud, and I love it how you formed him in words and shape :) Beautiful, ma mo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 20, 2017 at 1:30 PM Merci Piroet ;) xomo!

Maurice Yvonne May 14, 2017 at 8:44 PM Love how this is written. A fav for me. I wish you well in the contest. A really fun and inspiring read. Lots Of Love, armand. Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 20, 2017 at 1:31 PM Honoured! Thank you :) xomo!

Daniel Turner May 13, 2017 at 8:13 AM I love the content of this poem. Maureen. Good luck:) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 14, 2017 at 8:14 AM Thank you Daniel:) xomo!

Rico Leffanta May 12, 2017 at 1:34 PM The Dodo became extinct because it was the most delicious bird on the island, but no flight (fancy nor otherwise) could free it from its popularity! Too late you have given it wings! Aloha! Rico Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 12, 2017 at 2:22 PM You charm me Rico! Have a wonderful weekend my friend, may it be free of any new stupefying political prose inspiration ;) xomo!

Anne-Marie Coreggia May 12, 2017 at 8:47 AM The palindrome in the title had me hooked, but I knew there would be delectable offerings in the poem and indeed, what a poem! Maureen, this energizing dodo that shakes us up and is not afraid to march to the beat of her own drum is a favorite of mine:) Amitiés Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 12, 2017 at 9:32 AM Oh thank you Anne-Marie! My plumes sparkle for you! :) bless xomo

Chris Green May 12, 2017 at 7:29 AM This was so cool Maureen. Even scattered in a creative pattern about the page, it still reads smoothly and melodically. I believe most of us poetic types are odd birds, but we are birds of a feather flocking together. Now about that extinct part. :) Chris Green May 12, 2017 at 8:05 AM Yes I do. do. : ) Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 12, 2017 at 7:44 AM You do see the dodo don't you? ;P SO sadly extinct, I a pigeon fancier, this giant pigeon I am sure would have made a most fabulous pet! Thank you Chris xomo :)