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]
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rodrigues Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 5:08 AM
Love this, John! Congratulations!
Watt Avatar
March 7, 2022 at 4:10 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Kim!
Kendrick Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 2:30 AM
Good one that is a winner. Congrats on this expanded one. Sara
Watt Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 2:37 PM
Thank you for the visit, Sara. Enjoy your day ~ John
Messina Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 9:27 PM
Well done my friend, John. Congrats on your win!
Watt Avatar
February 16, 2021 at 2:36 PM
Thank you for the placement, Charlie! We can always count on you to have creative and interesting contests. Take care my friend ~ John
Radhakrishna Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 2:23 PM
excellent write John! this was beyond me! so gave up! all the best in the contest!
Watt Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 3:05 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
Dietrich Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 4:16 PM
I can't find srange Galaxy to see it again. Did it have a different title?
Watt Avatar
December 20, 2020 at 4:48 PM
Soupmail.
Thomas Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 7:07 AM
Very true! And very nice! Good morning John
Watt Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 11:09 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
Wolf Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 7:53 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
Watt Avatar
December 17, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Thank you my friend, and have a great rest of your week. Or just have a great rest. ~ Silly Solly
Jayasankar Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 10:30 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
Watt Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 10:51 AM
Thank you for the kind words, Ani. God bless you ~ John
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 12:00 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!
Watt Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 10:50 AM
No, only one was required. After doing just one, I felt it needed a little extra balance. Thanks for the encouraging words ~ John
Proxenos Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 9:53 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.
Watt Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 10:54 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
Faulkner Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 9:50 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!
Watt Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 10:51 AM
You got the gist, Michelle. I'm always nervous in my short writes that my intentions get blurred. Thanks for the visit ~ John
Y. Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 6:50 AM
WoW! John, I agree; meaningless words are absurd; they are better unsaid. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-)Alexis
Watt Avatar
December 16, 2020 at 10:53 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
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