The Red-Bellied Woodpecker

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     It was a lovely spring day.
     The sun greeted me with a smile.
     I heard the sound of rat-a-tat-tat.
     Sounds coming from the roof.

     I gazed out the large window.
     There sat a red-bellied woodpecker.
     Dressed for destruction in his red hard hat.
     Sporting a checkered black and white overcoat.
 
     This crazed little bird,
     sat on a metal vent pipe.
     He looked at me and winked.
     He proceeds to drill.
 
     He stopped, rather dumfounded.
     He shook his head, looking confused and dazed.
     He danced to the right side.
     Like a mad man, he continued his craze.

     I watched this bird for hours.
     determined not to give up on his quest.
     Finally, the woodpecker flew off, comely retreating.
     He lands on an oak tree in final defeat. 
 
                          4/2/2022
         A Brain Strand Standard Poetry Contest
            Sponsor: Brian Strand
                     ~ 1st ~

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 4/9/2022 3:22:00 AM
Back with congrats. Sara
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Date: 4/8/2022 8:39:00 PM
Hi Debra, I smiled as I read each line and chuckled at him dressed for destruction in his red hard hat. I love watching birds too. This was delightful to read and is going to my favs. Cheers Anne :-)
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Date: 4/6/2022 4:29:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Debra. A well written, descriptive poem. I enjoyed the read. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/6/2022 7:40:00 PM
Thanks Bill, Blessings~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 3:47:00 PM
OH! MY Goodness. Forgot to congratulate you on you well deserved win. God Bless, JB
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:52:00 PM
Thank you, Judy, Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 3:46:00 PM
This is too cute Debra. I love woodpeckers. They're so pretty with their red heads and mottled body. This little bird was quite confused and figured that was the toughest wood he had ever seen. Great write. God Bless, JB
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:51:00 PM
Hi! Judy, I found out that woodpecker's "drum" on metal to attract a mate, they usually will stop after mating season. Thanks for taking the time to read the poem and your comment. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 6:22:00 AM
Congratulations!
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:47:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/5/2022 12:49:00 AM
"red hard hat", "white overcoat" - picturesque of a woodpecker. Congratulations!
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:46:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Christuraj. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 8:48:00 PM
Congratulations Debra on your sweet win in the contest !
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:45:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Vasal. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 7:44:00 PM
Congrats Debra Brown, Poetess and Nature - Liver, in the Creation that glorifies God. And satisfied good stewards of earth, amen
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/5/2022 5:45:00 PM
Thanks for your kind words, Anil. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/4/2022 1:02:00 PM
Nothing is better than watching nature at work. Congratulations on your win my friend.
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/4/2022 1:12:00 PM
Thank you Sotto, for your kind words. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/3/2022 12:57:00 AM
Hope it could not drill a hole. Must have been fantastic to observe A great poem.
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/4/2022 5:16:00 PM
Victor, your words are to kind. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/2/2022 7:17:00 PM
The woodpecker seems to have been blind folded ! Usually such a mistake, these birds do not make . However you had a chance to watch him from close quarters ! Did he ever suspect that his stupid act will fall in the eyes of a poet and will be turned into a poem...! Really enjoyed. :) :)
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Valsa George
Date: 4/4/2022 8:48:00 PM
I have been just joking- :) :)
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/4/2022 5:30:00 PM
Valsa, I enjoyed your comment. I went to YouTube and looked "Woodpeckers drumming on metal". Woodpeckers do "drum" on metal to attract a mate. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/2/2022 7:16:00 PM
That woodpecker was 'looking for love in all the wrong places!' He'll never get a 'medal' that way. lol. :) gw
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/4/2022 5:23:00 PM
HA Ha! Gershon, I wish he would go pester the neighbors (Lol). Thanks for stopping by. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/2/2022 2:04:00 PM
LOL - He was dressed for destruction in his red hard hat. Poor bird found the task too hard but watch out, he may bring friends ;)
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/2/2022 4:05:00 PM
Hi! Kim, Oh! my, a whole army of red hats, LOL. Thanks, for taking the time to read the poem. Blessings ~ Debra
Date: 4/2/2022 12:10:00 PM
It seems that get a delight from pecking on aluminum pipes for some reason. I wonder if they try to peck into electrical transformers? I enjoyed reading this one. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/2/2022 12:18:00 PM
Hi! Sara, I'm not sure about the transformers. But they sure try to peck into the vent pipe. It sounds like a jackhammer in the house (LoL). I enjoyed your comment. Have a blessed weekend. Debra
Date: 4/2/2022 11:58:00 AM
Nothing more peaceful than watching nature at work, the beauty of creation. Hope your weekend is going well Debra. Tom
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/2/2022 12:11:00 PM
Hi! Tom, there's not much peace when a woodpecker is pecking into a metal pipe (LoL) it sounds like a jack hammer in the house. Hope you have a Blessed weekend. Debra
Date: 4/2/2022 11:08:00 AM
Lucky you! Rat-a-tats should be confined to Chicago! Aloha! (Enjoyed)
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 4/3/2022 11:39:00 AM
Thank you, but I have already heard woodpecker pecking on metal pipes and suggested they move on to Graceland . . ..Aloha!
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Debra L Brown
Date: 4/2/2022 12:14:00 PM
Hi! Rico, I enjoyed your comment. You need to listen to a woodpecker tapping into a metal pipe. It can certainly drive you nuts. Have a blessed weekend. Debra
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