White Feather

A black bird pecking on the ground
Seemed happy with what he had found,
Perhaps to decorate, I guessed,
A new or an existing nest.

His prize? A feather, snowy white,
Most likely loosened while in flight
From possibly a seagull’s wing
Or pigeon’s, which the wind did bring.

He grabbed his treasure in his beak
And flew away; I’d love to peek
At where, among each twig and scrap
He placed that feather in his cap.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Merryman Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 3:49 PM
Ilene, I admire how you take an ordinary moment and turn it into a poetic gem! Blessings, Kim M
Allison Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 1:40 PM
He's probably feathering his nest lol, a delightful rhyme Ilene:-) hugs Jan xx
Hankins Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 12:45 PM
chuckle....nice writing, Ilene. I enjoyed it lots.
Rone Avatar
May 25, 2021 at 12:29 PM
Ilene: I smiled as i read your wonderful and uplifting rhyme. I love all blackbirds. We have cowbirds, crows and ravens here. - Ken
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