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Any theme 12 lines poetry contest Sponsored by Joseph May 06/13/24

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I’m totally transfixed I hold my breath Tiny fledgling spreads its wings Twittering parents are watching anxiously will baby bird fly I’m totally transfixed My neighbour’s cat Is prowling, ready to pounce I hold my breath Mother squawks loudly Danger is now averted Tiny fledgling spreads its wings

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Jack Horne

Date: 6/26/2024 6:10:00 AM

awww, so glad this had a happy ending - the cat next door is a furry serial killer, LOL

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/24/2024 9:35:00 AM

What a great write/story/cute picture. Did you tell the cat, No??? Have a great/blessed day................

FJ Thomas

Date: 6/22/2024 9:25:00 PM

A happy ending is always welcome isn't it! Hi Jan :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/22/2024 8:57:00 AM

Excellent one. Big congrats, Jan

Janice Canerdy

Date: 6/21/2024 5:36:00 PM

Excellent, Jan. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Joseph May

Date: 6/21/2024 11:28:00 AM

Lovely story Jan, Congrats on your win

James Horn

Date: 6/20/2024 9:08:00 AM

Are you related to June which is coming out all over? Read my latest Willie Mays poem.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/18/2024 2:27:00 AM

Incredibly beautiful haiku, whist saving the small bird. Hugs

Aurore Severo

Date: 6/15/2024 11:46:00 PM

Very beautiful, I wish I too could fly away, xoxo peace and love

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2024 3:46:00 AM

I know the feeling sweet Aurore, your beautiful picture always makes me smile:-) hugs jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/15/2024 6:58:00 PM

Happy wings. Don't you wish we could fly? :)

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2024 3:46:00 AM

I used to dream of being able to fly lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 6/15/2024 3:22:00 AM

I've only seen fledglings leave the nest once. Yesterday I discovered a nest in Brent's fern basket, so maybe I'll get to witness them flying off. Very nice verses, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2024 3:46:00 AM

oh I hope Elle gets to witness it too:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/14/2024 12:00:00 PM

Jan - you have captured this perfectly! You had me holding my breath, too. Glad it had a happy ending!

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2024 3:45:00 AM

we had blue tits in the nesting box sadly i didnt see them fledge and the cat is poetic licence lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/14/2024 3:35:00 AM

Jan... what a lovely poem! I'm glad mama could ward off the danger so the little one could fly. Are you OK? Hope all is well. Big hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2024 3:45:00 AM

Hi Eileen been ill with a horrid chest infection for 3 weeks but after 2 courses of antibiotics I am bouncing back:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/13/2024 11:06:00 PM

Ohh Jan... glad you are around spilling a lively write like this one...how are you? M back after a long while ..huggs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/16/2024 3:44:00 AM

thanks Nette:-)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 6/13/2024 2:45:00 PM

Jan, a delightful poem, love the bird imagery! - Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 6/13/2024 2:50:00 PM

thanks Tania, we had a nesting pair in the bird box, I watched from the kitchen window as the parents worked tirelessly feeding them but actually missed the little ones fledging:-) hugs jan xx