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The Red King

Red I can see it still The most brilliant red I have ever seen Years ago Out with the dog Cutting through the trees In the undergrowth appeared Flashing right in front of me A dazzling ruby Unreal at first More like a dream Like seeing a fairy I thought I was hallucinating The only thing there Was an itty bitty bird dressed in olive green It flitted about mere inches from me Dispensing chipper notes Doing its own thing Then it happened again That brilliant shock of red To my surprise and delight It was a hidden crest Red of deepest purest hue Graced the feathers Of this tiny sovereign's head You The sweetest little king The first time I saw you I will never forget Forever my lord My Ruby Crowned Kinglet

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Patricia Cresswell

Date: 9/16/2017 3:24:00 PM

The little fellow sensed you were kind hearted and was not afraid of your nearness.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/17/2017 7:53:00 AM

I would love that to be true :) that said my local sparrows seem to know me and the crows too.

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/13/2017 5:38:00 PM

As I so dearly love Nature, its trees, birds and animals this bright gem gleams bright in my mind. I love birds and see their beauty easily equals that of vibrant glowing flowers, thus your fine poem rates tops with me.. A magnificent 10 and a fav.....

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 6/14/2017 11:22:00 AM

Delighted and Honoured, thank You Robert :) xomo!

John Beam

Date: 5/8/2017 6:23:00 PM

Hey, I red quite a few of your poems and I like your light twist on things and use of lesser used but appropriate words.Write on!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/9/2017 6:50:00 AM

;D Thankya Thankya! xomo

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/28/2017 3:36:00 PM

Incredible imagery, Maureen. Beautiful poem, and very informative. Ty for dropping the love and knowledge. It's true, you learn something new every day. Wonderful poem, dear. 7! Love always.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/30/2017 11:29:00 AM

Thank you Freddie :) I have been known to say that the day I stop learning will be the day I die. Love to you dear poet! xomo

Niall Fulham

Date: 4/25/2017 11:59:00 AM

Hi Maureen , beautiful description of a little bird and nature at its best:)))hugs

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/26/2017 8:42:00 AM

Thank you Niall! I get a sore neck every spring with all the birding ;) xomo!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/25/2017 8:11:00 AM

Delightful story wonderfully narrated dear, Maureen! God is the only artist! A 7!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/26/2017 8:40:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios :) bless! xomo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2017 6:14:00 PM

wow, this is so pretty, Maureen. It's wonderful to find such beauty in front of us in nature!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/25/2017 6:24:00 AM

Thank you Andrea, I do so agree :) bless! xomo

Constance La France

Date: 4/24/2017 6:08:00 PM

Maureen, oh this is so beautiful I can see that little bird in my mind A7

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/25/2017 6:23:00 AM

Thank you dear. They are everywhere here right now for the open eyes to see, and not really afraid of people, or at least not me ;) have a wonderful day! xomo

John Herlihy

Date: 4/24/2017 2:37:00 PM

Birds set our hearts free, especially when they come close like this. A charming poem. john

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/25/2017 6:19:00 AM

I wholeheartedly agree! Thank you John :) xomo!

Joseph May

Date: 4/24/2017 11:36:00 AM

A beautiful and enchanting write Maureen.. thanks so much for faving my poem...hugs

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/25/2017 6:17:00 AM

Thank you Joseph :) wonderful day to you! xomo

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/22/2017 10:53:00 PM

I came to read this again, reading history this poem has inspired me! ops Moi!!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/23/2017 7:35:00 AM

;D delighted! xomo

White Wolf

Date: 4/22/2017 6:15:00 PM

I adore this write you have composed! One of my favourite birds is the Blue Superb Fairy Wren! (In Australia). And they are tiny little creatures! But strikingly beautiful! 7+

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/22/2017 8:27:00 PM

Your Superb Fairy Wren is gorgeous! I had to look him up :) the park today was full of Kinglets though I appeared to be the only one to notice. Thank you for the visit and the 7 xomo!

Emile Pinet

Date: 4/22/2017 2:47:00 PM

Your imagination and wit wrap themselves around your words and we are left refreshed. Beautiful words expressed with the heart of a poet. A wonderful trip down fantasy lane, guided by an enthusiastic and spirited heart. Emile. #7

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/23/2017 7:40:00 AM

Thank you Emile. I do guide people in the park to see what I see, such spectacular beauty I just can't keep to myself. Thank you Emile. Have a wonderful day! xomo

Chuck Melugin

Date: 4/22/2017 12:59:00 PM

Maureen, The imagery danced off the page leaving me seeing ruby red! 7, My best to you, chuck

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/22/2017 8:29:00 PM

:D thank you thank you thank you! xomo!

James Horn

Date: 4/20/2017 3:32:00 PM

MG, I remember Ross Perot and Pierre' water or however you spell it. We have red-headed woodpeckers here. What did you come up with you checked out its family tree? jth

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/20/2017 4:14:00 PM

Once considered Old World Warbler resembling Titmouse called Regulidae but differing in plumage and voice from brethren Kinglets getting it's own classification Corthylio; not woodpecker, though insectivore.

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/20/2017 1:49:00 PM

Wonderful piece Maureen, you took me with you on this walk...

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/20/2017 4:14:00 PM

Charmed by your company :) xomo!

Kurt Philip Behm

Date: 4/19/2017 8:42:00 PM

Fabulous imagery!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/20/2017 7:03:00 AM

Thank you Kurt! :) xomo

Poetprentice Dupins

Date: 4/19/2017 7:20:00 PM

This is such a cool looking bird! I think it might be the inspiration behind the dyed-mohawks I see all the time. I've yet to see any down here in the state of Arkansas, but if I do I'll have to snap a pic.

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/20/2017 7:01:00 AM

I have a friend who's sported that red hawk for over 30 yrs. I've had every shade of red (too orange, pink & purple) so am no doubt thus suseptible to his beauty lol! You are in their winter range :) xomo!

Judy Ball

Date: 4/19/2017 4:36:00 PM

This is excellent Maureen. I could see the little birds flitting here and there in the foliage. This really brought a smile to my face. God Bless and a big 7 from me. Thanks so much for your kind words on my "The Meaning of Easter." JB

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/20/2017 6:19:00 PM

Thank you Judy :) xomo bless!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/18/2017 7:54:00 PM

Wonderful imagery, :-)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/19/2017 2:37:00 PM

Thank you Eve :) xomo!

Paul Callus

Date: 4/18/2017 4:03:00 PM

Hi Maureen...I have never seen this bird, but you make it sound really lovely, especially that red crest! I love birds and I get various ones in my garden, even though in Malta we lack in bird variety. Regards // paul

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/18/2017 7:02:00 PM

We have Golden Crowned Kinglets too, male & females with visible crowns; there's just something special about that hidden gem, feeling extra blessed when granted a glimpse :) xomo!

Darren White

Date: 4/18/2017 1:24:00 PM

Oh mo, I only find this now! How lovely!! I love this tribute to that little beautiful bird. Merci, ton Piroet :) (You made me smile)

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 4/18/2017 2:21:00 PM

;) hearing them alone fills me full of awe, knowing that such beauty exists makes life worth living; I believe that what these big cumbersome brains do best is appreciate. xomo!