Springtime Meadow

Hark the skylark sings o'er meadow.
Sings or fights to let rivals know;
the robin claiming territory.
Sings his claim, his sincerity.
	A blackbird cock sings his claim so.

The rooks in yonder rookery.
Caw, peck and claw in mockery.
To let their life mate, their proud beau.
	Hark the skylark sings.

To pursue an act, thievery.
A double act of mockery.
South, a copse borders the meadow.
Come the noon, it's all in shadow.
West, east, north, dry stone rockery.
	Hark the skylark sings.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 10:05 AM
I like this :) Spring so far away!
Talbot Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Many thanks Maureen, only 3 months :-)
Teagan Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 9:07 AM
This is very poetic, very beautifully written.
Talbot Avatar
December 11, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Thank you Becca, most deeply appreciated! :)
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