Nette Onclaud Poet Sijo

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Sanctuary For Birds

Migrant jays quiver on ruins of their calm abode

As ghostly flakes of autumn’s trail reel with an insolent breeze.

Winging low, crystal moon guides pale birds through a nest of light.



Broken Wing’s Form S Contest
Theme: Sanctuary
7/23/2017

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Susan Ashley August 21, 2017 at 9:46 PM Hi Nette, a beautiful poem for a lovely win. Your last line is amazing. Congratulations on your win!

Eve Roper August 18, 2017 at 2:44 AM Congratulations on your win , Nette ~*

Gregory Richard Barden August 16, 2017 at 3:18 AM An exquisite Sijo, Nette, and such a deserved win - congrats on this wonderfully-penned work of art!

Joanna Daniel July 26, 2017 at 8:08 AM Great sijo, Nette, nature knows how to guide its own:)

Leon Datu July 24, 2017 at 1:46 PM Nature finds a way to protect its creation. A stunning twist in the end--brilliant work that comforts me.

Tim Smith July 24, 2017 at 11:40 AM This is so lovely nette...a soothing feeling is felt

Daniel Turner July 24, 2017 at 9:02 AM I can't wait, nette. It is summer here and the birds won't be migrating for a while yet. Love this peaceful verse:) Good luck!

Heidi Sands July 24, 2017 at 6:36 AM This is so peaceful, and beautifully written Nette. A favorite :) Thanks for sharing :)

Russell Sivey July 24, 2017 at 3:42 AM Beautifully written my good friend! You have yet again brought emotion and expression to my senses! I really enjoyed reading this exemplary piece this morning! I hope you are doing well as your poetry is shining brightly! Great Work!!

Demetrios Trifiatis July 24, 2017 at 1:32 AM Just brilliant my friend, nette. Hugs and good luck!