Ode To a Nightingale

The dew of early dawn cannot compare
Or even legions of golden daffodils standing tall
Or shafts of morning light breaking through the trees
Even the gentle sounds of the wood become silent
Pause and listen as summer’s song has just begun
Nature bows to Nightingale’s melancholy tune
It surrenders its spirit in gentle song
Then as the warmth of the day lengthens into dusk
It herald’s the evenings tepid hues
Its song welcomes the early twinkling stars of night
As the wood yawns and begins its slumber
If you close your eyes listen and muse
To the beauty of its song so bright
And take it with you as you depart and say
Farewell my sweet feathered friend
Until the dawn we meet again I pray

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 9/23/2015 1:04:00 PM
Like Charma said.....simply beautiful
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Date: 9/23/2015 1:11:00 PM
Thanks very much I appreciate your comments. This is a new site for me.
Date: 9/23/2015 9:04:00 AM
Just Beautiful!
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Date: 9/23/2015 12:40:00 PM
Thanks much appreciated
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