Andrea Dietrich Poet Pantoum

Scavengers In a Sky of Ocean's Hue

Squalling seagulls sip the morning sunshine,
while circling in a sky of ocean's hue,
and never staying in a too-straight line,
from up above, they have their "bird's eye" view!

While circling in a sky of ocean's hue,
they ride the wind, conserving energy.
From up above, they have their "bird's eye" view;
as scavengers, they eye us craftily!

They ride the wind, conserving energy.
Desiring to fill up their bellies soon,
as scavengers, they eye us craftily -
excited for our scrumptious scraps by noon!

Desiring to fill up their bellies soon -
and never staying in a too-straight line -
excited for our scrumptious scraps by noon,
squalling seagulls sip the morning sunshine!

Dec. 19, 2019 for Eve Roper's Seagulls Poetry Contest

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Sam Kauffman January 12, 2020 at 6:16 PM Have always liked this poem with its foundational quote - lovely images! Congrats Andrea.

Brenda Chiri January 12, 2020 at 1:09 PM Andrea congratulations on your win!;)

Sam Kauffman December 21, 2019 at 12:37 PM Hi again - Correction to my comment - I meant to say I love the way you integrated the quote for the contest into your lovely poem! My mind must have the holiday flu!

Sam Kauffman December 21, 2019 at 12:01 PM Oh, Andrea, What a beautifully constructed poem with such creative imagery - "squalling seagulls sip the morning sunshine." Love it! Congratulations on your win!

Joseph May December 21, 2019 at 9:44 AM Beautiful Pantoum Andrea, "theY have their bird's eye view", (line 7), GL in the contest.. Andrea Dietrich December 21, 2019 at 5:56 PM thanks for your "eagle" eye!

Bette Bavington December 21, 2019 at 7:52 AM I love to watch the seagulls from my boat or land. They have a majestic look about them. Nicely done.

Caren Krutsinger December 20, 2019 at 3:01 PM Howmanysyllables and I almost never agree, but I agree with your idea that circling should be three syllables. Beautifully done!

Na Na December 20, 2019 at 2:02 PM Congrats on your winning poem Andrea

M. L. Kiser December 20, 2019 at 11:55 AM Oh wow, beautiful, good luck in the contest.

Vijay Pandit December 20, 2019 at 7:21 AM You captured their movements in splendid imagery--a beautiful write Andrea, in this difficult to execute form.

Sandra Adams December 20, 2019 at 4:56 AM You excel in forms Andrea. Beautifully penned. I love seagulls. Probably because I love the ocean and they take me there :) hugs

Matthew Anish December 19, 2019 at 10:03 PM Seagull are fascinating birds and you show that in your work here. Good luck in the contest. I entered a love poetry contest sponsored by Conceit magazine. Hope springs eternal! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Lindsay Laurie December 19, 2019 at 9:43 PM Hello Andrea … really well written Andrea. But of course all your work is and interesting too - thank you Andrea - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham December 19, 2019 at 7:38 PM A form I once tried and struggled with, you made it look easy Andrea. Good luck. Tom Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2019 at 7:47 PM they do take a while to compose this type. That is why I put if off so long!

Na Na December 19, 2019 at 7:35 PM Beautiful view of seagulls. I forgot about this contest. It seems it was made months ago. Thanks for sharing this fine poem. Andrea Dietrich December 19, 2019 at 7:47 PM you have until midnight!!