Sotto Poet Poet Verse

PRAISING A MOCKINGBIRD

Written: October 16, 2025, for contest sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

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Oh, mockingbird, stout and bright,
You weave the dawn with delight.
Each gray song is clean and free,
Tree's symphony—life's decree.
Without means or crowd, you sing—
A voice that molds hush to cling,
Life bard with feathery grace.

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Krishnanand Guptar October 22, 2025 at 12:47 PM Congratulations on your win, poet friend, in this contest with a poem singing the praise of a mockingbird which you have woven with so much skill. Wishing you a delightful day.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 19, 2025 at 2:44 AM - Beautifully written, Las ... I enjoy its symphony :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a lovely Sunday :) - hugs

Valsa George October 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM Birds sing naturally, never expecting a crowd to listen to them. They never use any musical instruments. Yet they are bards with 'feathery grace's. Beautiful....! .

Hilda Greenhough October 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM This is a lovely poem. The mockingbird has the right qualities in song and beauty to have earned these wonderful words. Good luck with the contest.

sara Etgen-Baker October 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM stunning with imagery and description. I especially liked 'life bard with feathery grace.' That's perfect. Best wishes with this contest entry, Texas hugs, Sar a

Darlene De Beaulieu October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM Hello sotto, I have never seen a mocking bird. Are they big birds? How are you? Enjoy your evening. My friend. /Darlene/

Paige Hind October 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM Her singing is lovely- in your words!! :)

Paula Goldsmith October 16, 2025 at 12:08 PM Your "PRAISING A MOCKINGBIRD" is a lovely write. I love this shorter one with a great last line. "Good Luck" I did "About The Last Train." Have a wonderful day writing away..................

Kevin Leake October 16, 2025 at 11:11 AM This is really good Enjoyed it Good luck in the contest Kevin