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Songbird Heard

When words ring true... like a bird's song - best sound I've heard. A blurred meaning, or absurd phrase is not preferred. Written 13 Dec 2020 [Bauk Than form, created by Charles Messina, consists of stanzas of 3 lines; where line 1, syllable 2 rhymes with line 2, syllable 3 and line 3, syllable 4]

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/17/2021 5:08:00 AM

Love this, John! Congratulations!

John Watt
Date: 3/7/2022 4:10:00 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Kim!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/16/2021 2:30:00 AM

Good one that is a winner. Congrats on this expanded one. Sara

John Watt
Date: 2/16/2021 2:37:00 PM

Thank you for the visit, Sara. Enjoy your day ~ John

Charles Messina

Date: 2/15/2021 9:27:00 PM

Well done my friend, John. Congrats on your win!

John Watt
Date: 2/16/2021 2:36:00 PM

Thank you for the placement, Charlie! We can always count on you to have creative and interesting contests. Take care my friend ~ John

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 12/23/2020 2:23:00 PM

excellent write John! this was beyond me! so gave up! all the best in the contest!

John Watt
Date: 12/23/2020 3:05:00 PM

Maybe a little songbird will sing it in your ear. Hope the muse whispers to you, it's an interesting form. Enjoy your holiday season, Krish! ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/20/2020 4:16:00 PM

I can't find srange Galaxy to see it again. Did it have a different title?

John Watt
Date: 12/20/2020 4:48:00 PM

Soupmail.

Fj Thomas

Date: 12/18/2020 7:07:00 AM

Very true! And very nice! Good morning John

John Watt
Date: 12/18/2020 11:09:00 PM

Ah, too late to say good morning to you, but shall i say good evening? It's always nice to read your kind encouragement, my friend ~ John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/16/2020 7:53:00 PM

Ooh! This is fine wine for the contest, John. I think Charlie will pour himself several cups. See you in the Winner's Circle. Season's Best, Gershon

John Watt
Date: 12/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

Thank you my friend, and have a great rest of your week. Or just have a great rest. ~ Silly Solly

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/16/2020 10:30:00 AM

'If there is truth in the words, they are the best sounds heard ever'... a well heard songbird for Bauk-Than contest John. God bless. Have a great day ~ Ani

John Watt
Date: 12/16/2020 10:51:00 AM

Thank you for the kind words, Ani. God bless you ~ John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2020 12:00:00 PM

excellent work, my friend . WE were not required to do two, were we? this form is so limiting but you did it like a pro!

John Watt
Date: 12/16/2020 10:50:00 AM

No, only one was required. After doing just one, I felt it needed a little extra balance. Thanks for the encouraging words ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/14/2020 9:53:00 AM

How true, I love bird watching and hearing them when we go further North in the Kruger Park, simply unbelievable. My parents and I lived in Zambia - my dad was army officer, just about 200 kilometres from the equator - the bird life was amazing, who needs awkward humans when we have birds, of the feathered variety I mean of course! Hugs and blessing my friend John, Jennifer.

John Watt
Date: 12/16/2020 10:54:00 AM

Jenn, I always enjoy reading your comments sprinkled with life experiences. It's like getting a letter from an old friend. Thanks for taking time to read and respond. Hugs and blessings ~ John

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/14/2020 9:50:00 AM

I think I've always preferred clear poetry to the abstract, and the sweet song of this is very clear, hoping for a win for you in the contest!

John Watt
Date: 12/16/2020 10:51:00 AM

You got the gist, Michelle. I'm always nervous in my short writes that my intentions get blurred. Thanks for the visit ~ John

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/14/2020 6:50:00 AM

WoW! John, I agree; meaningless words are absurd; they are better unsaid. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-)Alexis

John Watt
Date: 12/16/2020 10:53:00 AM

Thanks for the visit, Alexis. I do prefer poetry with a clear meaning, but I see lots of very evocative abstract as well. To each his own as they say. Enjoy your day ~ John