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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 1/12/2020 6:16:00 PM
Have always liked this poem with its foundational quote - lovely images! Congrats Andrea.
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Date: 1/12/2020 1:09:00 PM
Andrea congratulations on your win!;)
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Date: 12/21/2019 12:37:00 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!
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Date: 12/21/2019 12:01:00 PM
Oh, Andrea, What a beautifully constructed poem with such creative imagery - "squalling seagulls sip the morning sunshine." Love it! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 12/21/2019 9:44:00 AM
Beautiful Pantoum Andrea, "theY have their bird's eye view", (line 7), GL in the contest..
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/21/2019 5:56:00 PM
thanks for your "eagle" eye!
Date: 12/21/2019 7:52:00 AM
I love to watch the seagulls from my boat or land. They have a majestic look about them. Nicely done.
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Date: 12/20/2019 3:01:00 PM
Howmanysyllables and I almost never agree, but I agree with your idea that circling should be three syllables. Beautifully done!
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Date: 12/20/2019 2:02:00 PM
Congrats on your winning poem Andrea
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Date: 12/20/2019 11:55:00 AM
Oh wow, beautiful, good luck in the contest.
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Date: 12/20/2019 7:21:00 AM
You captured their movements in splendid imagery--a beautiful write Andrea, in this difficult to execute form.
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Date: 12/20/2019 4:56:00 AM
You excel in forms Andrea. Beautifully penned. I love seagulls. Probably because I love the ocean and they take me there :) hugs
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Date: 12/19/2019 10:03:00 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
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Date: 12/19/2019 9:43:00 PM
Hello Andrea … really well written Andrea. But of course all your work is and interesting too - thank you Andrea - Lindsay
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Date: 12/19/2019 7:38:00 PM
A form I once tried and struggled with, you made it look easy Andrea. Good luck. Tom
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/19/2019 7:47:00 PM
they do take a while to compose this type. That is why I put if off so long!
Date: 12/19/2019 7:35:00 PM
Beautiful view of seagulls. I forgot about this contest. It seems it was made months ago. Thanks for sharing this fine poem.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/19/2019 7:47:00 PM
you have until midnight!!
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