To a Flamingo

A leggy pinkish bird
With grace and calm exposed.
How my drear day lightens
When you come into sight.
Painted like sunset stirred, 
Standing pointedly posed,
Your mere presence brightens.
My heart with you takes flight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rodrigues Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 6:58 PM
Pink hue of a flamingo sky!
Fowler Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 7:17 PM
There you have it! Thanks for the read and comment Kim, Linda
Pandit Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 10:50 AM
Beautiful ode Linda--I enjoyed the read.
Fowler Avatar
October 3, 2020 at 11:07 AM
Thank you Vijay. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Linda
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