James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Pollen In the Air

Whats that you said?

Words drift

Glimpse a bird down the hill
closer to the river
orange breasted, must be an Oriole

Gone now

Other birds, some quite strange
fill the tree

Fresh water

Mist rises from the river
and trumpets, once wild daisies

Proclaim rebirth

This bird, right near me
I have never seen

I
smile

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Scott Thirtyseven December 4, 2015 at 6:49 AM I so had a different take on this title. But your take was far more poetic, and made for a beautiful read.

Sara Kendrick October 23, 2015 at 11:50 AM Excellent work to express a relaxing time outside..I lived this experience through your eyes..Thanks for writing this one..Sara

Andrea Dietrich September 23, 2015 at 9:26 PM oh you are a joy to read, James. How nice this is!

Joe Maverick August 20, 2015 at 5:03 PM Hello James, enjoyed the scenes seen and relayed..'

Nette Onclaud August 18, 2015 at 10:52 AM i have been looking for this elusive oriole.. love this bird and you piece makes image more inviting.. greeat one, jimbo!.. huggs

Sara Kendrick August 14, 2015 at 12:18 PM Great that you have sighted one that you have never seen before..Did you find what kind of bird it was?..Enjoyed reading your work..Sara James Marshall Goff August 15, 2015 at 10:58 PM Hi Sara! no, didn't shake out my guide book yet! Will investigate further, Ma went into surgery that next week for a new heart valve, successful, but rough...doing much better in rehab,

Richard Lamoureux August 14, 2015 at 8:52 AM Very nice Jim.

James Peranteau August 12, 2015 at 11:42 PM Great terse wite dear poet ! I get that from time to time Jim, the last one was a golden male finch, just beautiful, now I see them quite often. Have a great week my friend...stop by and see me some time...much love, james