The Bird

One day, as I sat alone, by the sea, a beautiful bird I chanced to see. And, as I watched, it sang a song while wind and wave played right along. It sang so brightly; It danced so sprightly, its call, so sweet, did so excite me. As it sang and danced along the sand, This beautiful bird I took in hand. And, dismayed, I couldn't understand why it would not sing, while held in hand. Though it looked so lovingly at me, It sang no more, till I set it free.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Merryman Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 1:49 PM
Fantastic write, John! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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June 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Thanks for your comments... They are much appreciated... Jake
Muzzey Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Congratulations on your fine win John, with this wonderful write. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
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June 25, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Thanks Caryl, I value your comments... Jake
Poet Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 11:06 AM
This is just a wonderful poem John.Congrats on your win.Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem.
Posey Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 4:08 PM
Thank you kash, I really like to visit your portfolio... I just wish I had more time... Jake
Ober Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 7:12 AM
Awesome job!! The intricate rhymes and story-like language... Congrats!
Posey Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 9:59 AM
Beautiful Heather, I am pleased that you found my verse so pleasing. I have been an admirer of your work for some time..... Many hugs to ya..... Jake
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June 25, 2013 at 6:38 AM
John, gosh, I love this rhyme. Congratulations on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Posey Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM
Thanks Connie.... I'm glad you enjoyed this one... I really enjoyed writing it.... Hugs.... Jake
May Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 5:38 AM
beautiful write John....congrats on a great win
Posey Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 5:53 AM
Thanks, Joseph, Your comments bring encouragement. ..Jake
Posey Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 5:40 AM
Yeah, I was fortunate enough to dust off an old one and use it. We all have great material aging in our portfolios that only the fortunate discover.... Thanks, sweetheart.... Jake
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2013 at 11:23 PM
This is a very lovely one and I see it won a contest. Congrats to you!!
Bauer Avatar
June 24, 2013 at 8:09 PM
congratulations on your win! i love the message here...
Posey Avatar
June 25, 2013 at 5:31 AM
Thank you Ilene, I treasure your visits.... Hugs, darlin', ... Jake
Debole Avatar
November 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM
Very beautiful, sensitive and clearly written. Thanks for sharing.
Posey Avatar
November 6, 2012 at 4:24 PM
Thank You Gail. I will be reading some of your writing as soon as I get my mosting done... I appreciate your comment..... Jake
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