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The Riveting Woodpecker

Gleaming golden ball revealing pines
Dark silhouettes against the jet-streaked sky
Roosters crow the sun up as doves coo refrain
Life seems simple salubrious as fledglings fly

That ole woodpecker rivets once again 
What a way to live his simple savory time here
I often wonder how his sturdy head survives
From one oak tree and then to over there

He has moved, his riveting continues
I wonder if he finds food, is that why 
He in that tree lingers, do night owls cringe  
Wanting to screech, spread silky wings and fly

The cool of the morning feels so spot-on and dry
Soon strong sunny star will drive us inside
Seems simmering summer arrived early 
Here's hoping it doesn't hang-on and abide 

Written: June 24, 2022
Salubrious-adj.-healthy-giving; healthy or pleasant; not run-down
1 Peter 5: 7__Cast all your cares upon Him because He cares for you.

Copyright © Sara Kendrick | Year Posted 2022

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Valsa George Date: 8/6/2023 9:04:00 AM The picture of the woodpecker moving from tree to tree is clearly imprinted in our mind through your lovely poem. Great penning dear Sara. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 8/7/2023 3:00:00 AM Thank you, Valsa. I haven't seen or heard them lately. I wonder if they moved on or have been really busy rearing their young. Sara

Ann Foster Date: 7/12/2022 10:24:00 AM simmering summer... boy that is right on the money. Excellent poem. Wonderful writing. Ann Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 7/12/2022 1:55:00 PM Why, thank you, Ann. I appreciate the kind review. Sara

Sally Eslinger Date: 6/27/2022 5:16:00 PM Delight poem, Sara! I can relate. We live on a woodsy hill nicknamed The Colorado Woods here in central KY and I enjoy the woodpecker living close by fly generations of his family ongoing. Have seen them up close by putting out seeds they prefer. Your images are great of your experience.I enjoyed greatly your funny worry over headaches! Xoxo Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 6/28/2022 2:38:00 AM Sally, Those woodpeckers are an interesting species for sure. It is good that you get to enjoy nature and see all the creatures up close and personal. Sara

Beryl Edmonds Date: 6/25/2022 1:21:00 PM You’re very lucky to live so close to nature Sara, it’s not so for me and I’m very fond of the chirp of birds, flowers and trees, but I count my blessings constantly and I’m grateful for every one. A beautiful poem you have written… Belle Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 6/28/2022 2:35:00 AM Belle, Sorry you do not get to enjoy nature up close and personal but there is always some of nature around even if it is in tiny patches. Once on TV they showed a Mockingbird flying out of a tree on a city street attacking everyone which walked by because it was nesting in that tree and had babies there. LOL.. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Valsa George Date: 6/25/2022 9:29:00 AM Early in the morning we hear the crowing of roosters followed by the exciting sight of wood pecker pecking on the oak tree. You seem to be surrounded by woodpeckers and roosters, both of which are getting out of sight here. Earlier we had plenty of them, here and there on dried up, withering trees. Enjoyed your poem Sara... Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 6/25/2022 9:39:00 AM Valsa, A man who lived across the creek from us grew those fighting roosters, but he moved, and his daughter and her husband or fiancé kept some of them or some hens they did not catch have hatched some babies and they are back in business again. I think it is just one woodpecker that seems to thrive on the trees around our home. LOL..Thanks for the visit. Sara

Victor Buhagiar Date: 6/25/2022 1:30:00 AM God created each and every creature as He knew the special needs of each. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 6/25/2022 4:42:00 AM Victor, Yes, God the three in One did all the creation and made them according to His plan. I do believe that He did. Humankind was His highest creation. We have fallen so far, but thank God for Salvation's plan. Your visit always lifts me up. Sara

Eve Roper Date: 6/24/2022 1:23:00 PM Every so often I hear the woodpecker’s in my tree or out on my walks at the park, And the hooting owl at night. Around my area there’s so much food for them and something else and six are very immense.Enjoyed reading bless you friend Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 6/24/2022 1:58:00 PM Eve, Aren't woodpeckers noisy especially if they get on an aluminum pole or house covering. LOL..Those owls are entertaining as well but the screech not so much. Your visit was encouraging. Sara

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/24/2022 1:02:00 PM Awesome photo--and equally awesome poem, Sara. Enjoyed the images you convey of nature and the woodpecker busy at its work in the morning hour that delights. Lovely poem you wrote. Login to Reply Sara Kendrick Date: 6/24/2022 1:49:00 PM Why, thank you, Vijay. Yes, nature is busy early in the morning. Your visit is encouraging. Sara