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05/12/25

Pick up a Vol. 51.

Title chosen 'To Fly'

Third Place 

Contest by Edward Ibeh

TO FLY

      At early dawn solitude
      surrounds  all around.
       Morning music starts prelude.
         Shortly Sun will glow on east point in the sky.
            boosting up  a bird to fly.

         The mother bird can fly high,
             even it keeps a keen eye
              on its nestling  in the nest
               taking rest
             sitting indolent with half closed eyes.
             dormant desire : when to fly !

            Little birdie seeks comfort in cosy nest,
             staying close to mother's breast.
              also being aware of rising Sun doen't care at all.
               Baby waits for mother’s call.

             Red Sun comes up to bring
               shiny rays falling on birdie's wing ,
                 alerting the drowsy fledgling.
             Mild warmth thawed sloth
          Snappy vigor came forth
          Wings outstretching sharp
          as bright morning Sun is up !

        Mother bird descends diving profound
        calling, whistling making shrill sound,
         Little birdie flaps its wings
        It responds with sweet chirping
           Mother and baby swooped
                        Both reached the ground.

          Mother puts its beak in hurry
         On tender neck of cute birdie
         with ardent ardor
         in fervent fervour.

           Sun feels proud to shower energy ray
             Bird and chirpy birdie flew away.
            It's the birdie's first try
           feeling frolic to fly.
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