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The Prettiest Love Songs

"Morning has broken Like the first morning. Blackbird has spoken Like the first bird." By Eleanor Farjeon Black plumage has the male bird ~ preening his suit with his buttery beak Landing upon my balcony, his head held high singing songs of love Always thrilled to hear my boy, I know he was sent just for me Calling females from February to July, sings for hours ‘tis me, here am I’ Known to love singing as rainfall has ceased, celebrates with volume increased Beautifully serenading he performs morning songs, first heard just before dawn In recent years he’s become a dear friend, each year revisiting as winter ends Recently sensing my love in disguise always brings tears of joy to my eyes Daily he sings me the prettiest love songs that surely must come from above Written 11th October 2019 5TH PLACE Contest Date Writing Challenge, October, 2019 -Bird- Sponsor, Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode Contest Strand Poetry Pick 1 Sponsor Brian Strand N/A

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/30/2019 10:18:00 AM

Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/2/2019 7:41:00 PM

Bless you dear Caren xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/25/2019 6:29:00 PM

Ann, congratulations on your great win. Hugs Eve

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/28/2019 12:36:00 PM

Many thanks Eve for your congratulations. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Constance La France

Date: 10/22/2019 11:39:00 AM

Ann congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this descriptive poem and I love your quote too!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/28/2019 12:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Constance for my placement in your contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 10/20/2019 5:44:00 PM

a beautifully penned acrostic and i adore the morning has broken song so much its to be played at my funeral. Have you heard the Gaelic Version of blackbird its so beautiful it inspired me to write a poem:-) https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/blackbird_haiku_903031:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/28/2019 12:34:00 PM

Thank you so much dear Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/20/2019 1:07:00 PM

- Congratulations on your beautiful win poem, Ann :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/28/2019 12:33:00 PM

Thank you so much Anne-Lise. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/16/2019 6:14:00 PM

Exceptional acrostic my friend. I love Nature and especially its beautiful birds... A fav-- this is a gem....

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/28/2019 12:32:00 PM

Many thanks Robert. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/12/2019 12:25:00 AM

Hello Ann … I agree with you. A beautiful song bird. We have blackbirds everywhere here and the males song before dawn comes from all directions. Everyday one forages on the lawn close to our back door. Nicely described Ann - Lindsay

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/12/2019 1:15:00 AM

Good morning Lindsay how nice to hear from you and I am so pleased you too can enjoy the song of the Blackbird. We used to have one that returned each year to nest in our garden - we knew it was him because he had a white area on his chest and we named him Scruff. He also became quite tame. Thank you for your lovely comments Lindsay. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/11/2019 8:46:00 AM

I was not aware that blackbirds sing. I enjoyed the intimate feel of this piece.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/11/2019 9:51:00 AM

Thanks Richard glad you enjoyed my poem. A male blackbirds song is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful songs He will often sing into the twilight and his song is delightful and melodic. My particular bird often sits on my balcony singing his heart out - I love it. Though sadly he will not be back now until early spring. Thanks for your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/11/2019 6:23:00 AM

Your acrostic has rhythm and beauty of the love songs it describes..I enjoyed the tone and flow and heard your joy in charming words, Ann. Surely a winner for me.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/11/2019 6:59:00 AM

Thank you dear Vijay whenever I receive your wonderfully encouraging comments they mean so much to me - many thanks and I hope you are well dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx