Sheri Fresonke Harper Poet Free verse

Sounds of Three Visitors To My Garden

Early morning, the trill 
with a buzz, is weighted toward the beak,
tail twitching, side to side, 
underside barred: my friendly wren.

The click in the heavy heat of summer
the bright flame on winter day or hidden in shade
the silent rustle, the graying double, 
steady chew, chew, chew, encouraging tweets:
my pair of nesting cardinals.

Nightfall, the flump, flump of wings plop down,
or rise up to say who, who: mourning dove's lament
songs by which to sleep and dream.

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Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2019 at 6:11 PM the wren, the cardinal and the dove. What a beautiful description for birds that beautify your garden with their sounds.

Walter Alter February 29, 2016 at 1:46 PM What you attempt successfully here is deceptively difficult- capturing the essence of a moment of observation. Love the phrase "my friendly wren".

Probir Gupta February 27, 2016 at 7:09 AM A delicately delightful poem...

Peter Lewis Holmes April 6, 2015 at 2:45 AM A skilled use of words, sets a beautiful natural scene..Peter

Carol Eastman November 28, 2014 at 9:22 AM Loved the imagery of birds. Isit at the window and write where I can watch the birds I feed.

Maurice Yvonne October 19, 2014 at 6:54 AM This is so beautiful. I just love it.

Carrie Richards July 15, 2014 at 9:39 AM This poem is a joy to read, one can see nature at it's best, hear the music, the flump of wings, and feel the breath of their wings....just lovely!

Sara Kendrick June 18, 2014 at 6:05 AM Just enjoy those birds each day..Great expressive and descriptive work..Thanks for the honor of placing in your contest..I enjoyed writing that one.It brought back an awful memory..Sara

Carolyn Devonshire June 17, 2014 at 4:15 PM Dear Sheri, The sound of birds is usually so comforting and it makes a wonderful backdrop for dreams. Love the way you describe your nesting cardinals and the dove's "lament." I've been hearing the "who who" as well and thought it might be a hiding owl. Probably a dove though. Now about that pesky mockingbird that keeps me awake all night, changing from one bird's sound to the other... LOL Enjoyed your poem and thanks for my place in your contest. Love and blessings, Carolyn Sheri Fresonke Harper June 17, 2014 at 4:25 PM lol, yes, Carolyn, doves and owls have a lot in common, thanks much for your kind read

Karen Anglesey April 26, 2014 at 9:02 PM A scene painted with serenity and natures sounds. Very lovely :) Sheri Fresonke Harper April 28, 2014 at 3:51 PM Thanks Karen, I appreciate that you enjoyed it!

Carrie Richards April 26, 2014 at 11:04 AM A ps.......to thank you so much, dear Sheri.....I was so pleased you liked my piece on the Grand Canyon Suite. I grew up familiar with this amazing music.....it was one of my parent's favorites, and was the first thing that came to mind when reading your contest challenge. Thank you very much! Sheri Fresonke Harper April 28, 2014 at 3:52 PM It's a favorite when we travel to the West, Carrie, you are welcome!

Carrie Richards April 26, 2014 at 11:02 AM I want to lie back and listen to this lovely poem and sigh..........ahhhh !! So so nice. :)

Paul Callus April 26, 2014 at 6:14 AM This is a delightful poem Sheri where expression is delivered with ease. I can feel your lovely relation with these friendly creatures. No wonder my winning poem "Murmuration" tickled your fancy :) // paul Sheri Fresonke Harper April 28, 2014 at 3:53 PM Exactly, Paul, I appreciate the feedback!

Sara Kendrick April 26, 2014 at 5:28 AM Very expressive and descriptive lines about nature and the call of the wild..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for dropping by and letting me know that I placed in your contest..I appreciate you reading and finding my poem worthy of a place in the winners' list..Sara Sheri Fresonke Harper April 28, 2014 at 3:54 PM It's always a treat to read your poetry Sara, thanks much!

Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2014 at 10:41 PM This lovely poem is simply enchanted Sheri! I loved it! Sheri Fresonke Harper April 18, 2014 at 11:14 PM Thanks Connie, glad you liked it.