Tawny Frogmouth

One look. You smile, you nod, you fall for him
Eyes enchanting, breathing dead bark of tree
Showy singer, poor nest, pretentious whim
Yet, expert in stumping, purrs when with glee
Takes up parenting with love, face never once grim
So uxorious, love-rich. Why ours not so be?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Guptar Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Congratulations my friend on your high placement in this poetry contest with and an intelligent and informative take on the frogmouth. Nicely crafted. Wish you a pleasant day filled with blessings.
mysore Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
So kind of you dear poet. Your generous words are precious, thank you so much for the good wishes and blessings dear friend. thank you.
Anaya Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Congratulations on your win! What a name for a bird, is it really tawny? Great existential question at the end~
mysore Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Thank you very much for this sweet visit and words dear friend. He has this amazing grin, you gotta see the images, sits just like a dead bark of tree! I love this bird dear friend. Thank you so much again.
Evans Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Congrats, Thriveni ... cheers!
mysore Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Hey dear friend, thank you for your kind visit and happy read. Thank you very much dear poet.
May Avatar
April 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Very nicely done, Congrats on your win
mysore Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Thank you for kind placement of my write dear poet, grateful to you for today's joy. Thank you very much. I am glad I could make it, honored to be on the list. thank you.
Canerdy Avatar
April 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Vividly descriptive, informative piece, Thriveni. Janice
mysore Avatar
April 24, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Thank you so much for your kind visit and happy words dear poet. thank you very much.
Kauffman Avatar
April 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Dear Thriveni, how beautifully you have described this remarkable, owl-like bird! Love your last line! Thank you for introducing me to this amazing bird with a great name! Sending you blessings for Easter! May it be a glorious day for you, my friend!
mysore Avatar
April 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I am grateful to you for the kind visit and words dear poet. Endearing bird with such attitude drew me to write on him, tried to fill thoughts on him as much as I could in six lines. Thank you, I am grateful to you for the precious blessings and good wishes dear friend. Easter blessings to you too dear gifted poet.
Suri Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Ohh, what a beautiful and deep piece; love your work :) xxx
mysore Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Thank you dear friend for your kind visit and sweet words. means much to me, thank you dear poet.
Thomas Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"Why ours not so be?" really touched me. Lovely piece you've written here.
mysore Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Thank you for your kind visit dear poet. Your pleasant words means so much to me, I am glad you liked it, you shined my day dear friend, thank you.
Crandall Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
I just watched a video of the tawney frogmouth and can see how he got his name. Great job in bringing out the charm in this unusual bird!
mysore Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
They do bring a smile don't they? they have a pure innocent look, I love them. Thank you dear friend for your kind visit, words and precious time, I am grateful to you for the encouragement, thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I enjoyed reading this deep write. Have a wonderful day writing away............
mysore Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Thank you so much for your kind visit dear poet. I am glad you liked this. thank you.
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