Once I Sang Like a Little Baby Bird

I feel I’ve conquered 
the majestic night 

in an open field sodden with 
love of a countless gasps

I am not new to the world
swearing in the shadow of a cactus 
and mulling over the smiles 

of Northern stars tirelessly 
taking photos of my soul, which is always close 
to my birth, craving for prosperity

And, I crave for breath
accenting to mine

Ah, I am forever 

the tropical wind of my land 
where poetry is like a flower’s gatherer 
sweetly teasing my thoughts 
to sing like a little baby bird

in an open field sodden with
love of a countless gasps
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
April 7, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Stopping in to read some of your excellent poetry today Ernesto. Hope to stop back again soon and read some more. Love, Carol
Foulk Avatar
March 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM
enjoyed this one very much.
Goff Avatar
May 18, 2010 at 2:49 PM
sounds a poet breathes...nice! Otsenre...jmg
Larson Avatar
May 13, 2010 at 1:52 PM
May I call you O/O! The name words are befuddling! Beautiful sensitivity, and the opening lilt of a parade on a quiet street, that needed a little attention. We surely can become silent about our own needs, and capabilities, from disguising our hurts to ourselves. Love, Paula Larson Hey! Can you still do a "chapbook" Paula
Palli Avatar
May 4, 2010 at 11:01 AM
I enjoyed that
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