Heidi Sands Poet Free verse

Watching Birds In the Garden

As I sit on the bench, watching nature's lively moments,
The Tufted Titmouse, Chickadee and Nuthatch look at me
Their small beady eyes are staring in the air
The Robin bounce near the Mourning Dove on the lawn
I can hear the Woodpecker hammer and the Black Crow caw
Goldfinch and Eastern Bluebirds sit on stair posts to the porch
Or they choose the thin branches of the holly bush nearby
The lush garden is filled with Aster, Dalia, and Roses
Colors burst where the Hummingbird visit red blossoms
This magical, fluttering beauty, ignites my inspiration
In a breeze reaching me, settling in my soul, where I sit
Feeling light as the white trellis, balancing between the rocks
I am secure in a garden full of life, simply watching the birds

2/10/23

Entry for a simple pleasure Poetry Contest. Sponsor: Julia Ward
Theme chosen: Watching birds in the garden.

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Marikate Kingston March 24, 2023 at 5:47 PM I would enjoy your garden so much, My daughter wants to be an ornithologist after growing up in Vt. She developed a bird club at college recently. Your peaceful and serene poem would make her happy. I would love to send it to her. It's beautiful. I dream of sitting amongst the birds & flowers in your garden with a cup of cinnamon tea LOVELY. Heidi Sands March 24, 2023 at 6:02 PM Thank you for your kind comment. That is interesting about your daughter and her bird club. You are welcome to send the poem to her. I appreciate your input. I hope all is well.. that tea sounds good. Yum. Enjoy :)

Joanna Daniel February 10, 2023 at 11:49 PM What a wonderful sight to behold every day, Heidi, refreshing indeed:) Heidi Sands February 11, 2023 at 5:06 AM Thank you Jo :)

Valsa George February 10, 2023 at 10:31 PM Your garden seems to be so vibrant with a variety of birds and flowers. Of all I love the humming bird coming to suck honey from the red blossoms ! Your poem has taken me to a magic land, dear Heidi Heidi Sands February 11, 2023 at 5:06 AM Thank you Valsa :)

Sotto Poet February 10, 2023 at 1:27 PM Heidi, your enchanted, butterfly-like beauty is the spark for our artistry. As you say, they are uplifting and entertaining to take in at any time. Heidi Sands February 10, 2023 at 2:02 PM Thank you Sotto. I appreciate your kind support :)

Vijay Pandit February 10, 2023 at 1:14 PM They are always fun to watch and listen to and they lift our spirits as you say:---magical, fluttering beauty, ignites my inspiration... Heidi Sands February 10, 2023 at 1:18 PM Very much so. Thank you Vijay :)

Michael Wise February 10, 2023 at 12:24 PM This sounds like Heaven. It also reminds me of a poem I just posted. Very nice. Heidi Sands February 10, 2023 at 1:02 PM Thank you. I will look at yours too :)