Hilda Greenhough Poet Rhyme

Quite a Stretch

Two young wrens sat on a wire side by side.
Then one bird stretched her wings ever so wide.
The other bird grabbed the tip of her wing,
And she began to scream, poor little thing.

Pulling much harder, he wouldn't let her go,
But lost his grip when she moved to and fro.
Angered and miffed, she flew to a small branch.
He chirped his regrets to beg a next chance.

And the following day, she did just that...
He began to walk, she began to trail
Close enough to yank some feathers from his tail.

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Alesia Leach February 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM I like this one! It has a playful, almost fable-like quality to it. The imagery of the two wrens interacting is charming, and the twist at the end adds a touch of humor and mischief. Hilda Greenhough February 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM Yes, I did add the ending, but I observed the bad bird. I don't think marriage is in their future. Thank you for reading.

Speaks Volumes February 7, 2025 at 3:36 AM Hilda, this is such a charming poem, with perfect flow and rhyme. The humor you encompass is delightful. I thoroughly needed a happy smile and you triggered it for me. Thank you. Hilda Greenhough February 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM Thank you for reading . Animal antics make me laugh too.

Karen Jones February 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM Love this! I was pleasantly engaged and giggled at the ending. Hilda Greenhough February 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM Glad to make you smile.

Tonye George February 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM I'm all in for "you do me, I do you." Sometimes that's the only way for it not to repeat itself. Hilda Greenhough February 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM I see you have caught on to the secret if birds. They don't always get along.

Kim Rodrigues January 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM Love the angst in this poem! Yup, dare to pull on someone’s wings and you might have to suffer the next day’s revenge! I would tease my daughter’s dog (one her husband owned before she married him). Well, I quickly found out how much smarter he is then I am. Needless to say I don’t do that anymore…lol Hilda Greenhough January 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM Animals are smart. Birds are funny, at times.

Valsa George January 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM Tit for tat... ! Love this wren story. How happy they would have been if they sat together and flew together, instead of playing such mischief. Hilda Greenhough January 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM Lol. I saw the first part happen. The tail pull is fiction.

Panagiota Romios January 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM Simply great ,great! Pangie xx Hilda Greenhough January 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith January 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM I enjoyed reading this creative/fun ~ write/story. I wish you would write "More"...... Have A Blessed Day Writing Away................. Hilda Greenhough January 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM Thank you. I will continue in my attempts.

Paige Hind January 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM I missed this one. It was very clever and fun - enjoyed it. So cute! Hilda Greenhough January 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM I'm honored. Thank you.

Deb M January 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM I love the fun, playfulness and great description in this poem Hilda. Rhyming flows beautifully….enjoyed very much! Debx Hilda Greenhough January 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM Thank you for visiting my poem. Birds can be comical.

Susan Ashley January 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM Dear Hilda, oh, I love the surprise of the last line! Conflict and resolution so poetically expressed. Wonderful rhyme! Warmest wishes for a happy 2025 my poet friend.. ~Susan Hilda Greenhough January 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM Your comment brings me joy. I witnessed a bird who had her wing pulled by another bird, and my heart went out to her. Thank you for reading my poem.

Gershon Wolf December 29, 2024 at 8:11 PM A real gut-'wren'-cher, Hilda. Adorable, really. Hilda Greenhough December 29, 2024 at 8:48 PM Thank you. I like your joke.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 28, 2024 at 1:24 PM - A lovely little everyday story ... maybe the similarities between humans and animals have become more interesting than the differences : - Happy New Year, Hilda :) - hugs Hilda Greenhough December 28, 2024 at 3:46 PM Thank you. Happy New Year to you and to everyone in Norway.

Ink Empress December 26, 2024 at 12:19 AM This is so cute and i love how descriptive it is along with the rhymes sweet hilda, i always enjoy reading your poems, they have an authentic voice that resonates and leaves an echoing whisper even after the read. I especially love the lines “ Angered and miffed, she flew to a small branch. He chirped his regrets to beg a next chance.” Somehow that gave an evocative touch and one that made me feel deeply! Hope holidays are treating you well and kind! Sending you light today and always Hilda Greenhough December 26, 2024 at 4:41 AM Thank you for reading my poem about a bad little bird. It's very simple, but based on my observation. Enjoy the Holidays.

David Crandall December 25, 2024 at 7:54 PM Interesting story of two young wrens! Hilda Greenhough December 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM It is simple, sort of like a nursery rhyme.

David Fisher December 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM Enjoyed your 'Quite a Stretch', which seems very possible indeed with those busy little guys. Nature provides us an infinite supply of subjects. Hilda Greenhough December 25, 2024 at 3:53 PM I'm happy it entertained you. I was inspired by a mean bird that pulled another bird's wing. Thank you for your visit.

Karen Jones December 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM Enjoyed the rhyme and the conflict between these two birds! Hilda Greenhough December 25, 2024 at 1:57 PM Thank you. I once observed the wing pulling incident.