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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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Date: 6/25/2013 1:49:00 PM
Fantastic write, John! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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John Posey
Date: 6/25/2013 4:09:00 PM
Thanks for your comments... They are much appreciated... Jake
Date: 6/25/2013 11:10:00 AM
Congratulations on your fine win John, with this wonderful write. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
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Date: 6/25/2013 4:09:00 PM
Thanks Caryl, I value your comments... Jake
Date: 6/25/2013 11:06:00 AM
This is just a wonderful poem John.Congrats on your win.Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem.
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Date: 6/25/2013 4:08:00 PM
Thank you kash, I really like to visit your portfolio... I just wish I had more time... Jake
Date: 6/25/2013 7:12:00 AM
Awesome job!! The intricate rhymes and story-like language... Congrats!
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John Posey
Date: 6/25/2013 9:59:00 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
Date: 6/25/2013 6:38:00 AM
John, gosh, I love this rhyme. Congratulations on your fine win. Warm Smiles, Connie
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John Posey
Date: 6/25/2013 6:42:00 AM
Thanks Connie.... I'm glad you enjoyed this one... I really enjoyed writing it.... Hugs.... Jake
Date: 6/25/2013 5:38:00 AM
beautiful write John....congrats on a great win
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John Posey
Date: 6/25/2013 5:53:00 AM
Thanks, Joseph, Your comments bring encouragement. ..Jake
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John Posey
Date: 6/25/2013 5:40:00 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
Date: 6/24/2013 11:23:00 PM
This is a very lovely one and I see it won a contest. Congrats to you!!
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Date: 6/24/2013 8:09:00 PM
congratulations on your win! i love the message here...
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John Posey
Date: 6/25/2013 5:31:00 AM
Thank you Ilene, I treasure your visits.... Hugs, darlin', ... Jake
Date: 11/6/2012 1:12:00 PM
Very beautiful, sensitive and clearly written. Thanks for sharing.
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John Posey
Date: 11/6/2012 4:24:00 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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