The Skylark

Ayoo, ayooeh 
Above the blue day 
A sound of wings, a shudder    
Song of currents swell  
Thousand moons have fell 
Into these many waters 

Ayoo, ayooai 
Sky bird says goodbye 
To the youthful lily white
Grass of many blades 
Sky of many shades 
Goodbye, whispers he, goodnight 



-For Dr. Mehta's The Alouetee contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Leiser Avatar
February 11, 2015 at 4:55 PM
What an enchanting write about the skylark. I can see why it placed in the contest!
Dietrich Avatar
August 23, 2014 at 1:11 PM
oh this is so nice and the way you showed their sound. Great job, and congrats.
Nance Avatar
August 23, 2014 at 8:33 AM
I really enjoyed your entry Jeremy. was a pleasure to read, grats on your win ;)
Gibson Avatar
August 22, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Jeremy, this is one of my favorites in this contest. In my opinion, worthy of a higher placement. Love "a shudder song of current swell." Congratulations.
Mehta Avatar
August 22, 2014 at 6:18 AM
Thanks for the entry and my congrats on your win in my contest, Jeremy
Dietrich Avatar
August 17, 2014 at 7:03 PM
I love your entry in to the contest. It's very original.
Andresen Avatar
August 15, 2014 at 4:04 AM
- Jeremy, this is really beautifully written (7 !!!) - I hope it will win - good luck! - Have a nice day, thanks for visiting my poem. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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