To Be a Bird

Visions, above fluffy white clouds, 
I would have as a bird,
And spy upon the fairy crowds
That frolic among stately pines.
Eat milk, cheese and honey,
Fly round elves and the Queen that shines.

      On to the beach littered with tents 
      Oh if I were a bird,
      Follow games and summer events.
      Love children playing in the cove,
      Bring on spades and red pails
      Build fine sand castles in a grove.

Back to the hills to croon again.
Oh if I were a bird,
I'll join my friends sing on the plain.
A choir of melodious song.
A lyric of grosbeak,
Thrushes, robins, we'll sing for long.

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18 October 2020~
Writing Challenge - Tercets - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France

Placed 2nd tier

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Date: 11/3/2020 1:25:00 PM
How did I ever miss this post. It's such a magical poem, Victor. Enchanting and beautiful. Congrats.
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Date: 11/1/2020 7:49:00 AM
Victor, congratulations on your win in my Tercet Challenge with this wonderful write _Constance
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Date: 11/1/2020 8:16:00 AM
Thank you.
Date: 11/1/2020 12:07:00 AM
Back with congratulations on your win, Victor. Hugs Eve
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Date: 10/31/2020 12:07:00 PM
So simple and beautiful Victor. Congratulations on the win! :) Linda
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Date: 10/31/2020 11:18:00 AM
Hi Victor, I’m just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/31/2020 11:16:00 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/31/2020 10:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Victor!!
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Date: 10/20/2020 5:48:00 PM
Oh, the feeling of being a bird to spread my wings and feel the wind beneath my wings and rise high in the air. Enjoyed reading.
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Date: 10/20/2020 2:33:00 PM
You made me yearn to be a bird .How entertaining your poem is.Hope you re fine.Stay Safe.
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Date: 10/19/2020 1:07:00 PM
Oh if we were both birds, we`d fly over new horizons, and meet the sun, such honorary dreams , thanks for sharing Victor.
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Date: 10/19/2020 7:22:00 AM
- A wonderful poem, Victor :) - I would be an eagle :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/19/2020 6:39:00 AM
Birds are lucky, but they are animals of prey, with many a predator... nice poem..
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Date: 10/19/2020 5:59:00 AM
Masterfully done Victor..in voice and visions of a bird. Enjoyed the details of journey into bird freedom-land. A lovely song!
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Date: 10/19/2020 5:36:00 AM
Would love to be a bird for a day, have to settle for a plane. Tom
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Date: 10/19/2020 5:28:00 AM
I love this! A fave! Fly high!
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Date: 10/19/2020 5:04:00 AM
A lovely write, dear friend. God bless you with many more :)
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Date: 10/19/2020 1:58:00 AM
Wonderful wish you have, Victor:) simply lovely poem:)
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Date: 10/19/2020 1:34:00 AM
Lovely Victor. I can see the birds swooping and soaring. I am an avid bird watcher and feeder. Great job. God Bless and good luck in the contest. JB
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Date: 10/18/2020 9:41:00 PM
A bird's charmed life is depicted here with beauty, whimsy and a touch of magic. I love it, and it's a fave. :)
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Date: 10/18/2020 3:51:00 PM
If only we could fly like a bird... A wonderful write, Victor :)
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Date: 10/18/2020 3:19:00 PM
Hi Victor, I enjoyed the carefree vibe of this well written write. I don’t know if I ever imagined being a bird or not, however as a child I often found myself flying in my dreams. I remember the feeling to this day, I felt so free and I didn’t have a care in the world. I think you captured that “ feeling” in your write. Best wishes in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day my friend:-) Alexis
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