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Proud Dad Bird

Sprinting stick legs carry my midday mission 
Stiff breeze whips sand, removes thin prints
Bringing crammed crab, grabbed in precision 
Urgent payps brief cease brings peace distinct

Assembled nest, scattered pebbles and shells
Ginger plumage scurrier is ever alert mother
Concaves place, away from encroaching swells
Secure dunes' hush is sanctity discovered

In salt hazed mauve dusk, we pace wary guard
Time arrived for tawny fluff puffs to be shown
Harsh beach to danger prone, threat imparted
Leaving nest safety is necessary, wider zones

Buffeted by their new found brilliance, babies float
Skimmed surface of sand, brisk, excited, whisked
Proud Daddy plover observes with deserved gloat
Dedicated duty rewards during moments like this


Written:      25th July 2020
Contest:    Bird Personification 
Sponsor:   Tania Kitchin

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V. Deepa

Date: 8/3/2020 4:29:00 AM

Beautiful description about Plover. For the first time I am learning about it through your lovely poem that's filled with imageries and tender emotions.Congratulations on your win Sigrid sir.:-)Keep writing and keep inspiring us. Take care.Warm regards~Deepa:-)

Aditi Mishra

Date: 8/2/2020 4:14:00 AM

This is a delightful poem of a plover with gorgeous imagery. Congratulations on your win Sigrid :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/1/2020 12:52:00 PM

Sigrid, congratulations on your winning placement, lovely imagery in this one!

Dennis Spilchuk

Date: 7/27/2020 9:46:00 AM

Heartfelt poem, nicely crafted.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/26/2020 6:45:00 PM

Hello Sigrid ... oh to be a plover of the shoreline. Such an interesting bird as you have described in your poem. Pity on Melbourne's shores, plovers suffer because of dog walkers and too much human activity - thanks Sigrid - Lindsay

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 7/27/2020 12:28:00 AM

Indeed. Afraid to say, the desirable Melbourne beaches are not very inviting. I remember another type of plover, swooping to protect nests at edge of school oval. Whereabouts are you based?

Sigrid Ermine
Date: 7/27/2020 12:27:00 AM

Indeed. Afraid to say, the desirable Melbourne beaches are not very inviting. I remember another type of plover, swooping to protect nests at edge of school oval. Whereabouts are you based?