Get Your Premium Membership

Winter Bird

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Evelyn Judy Buehler.


I was a valued, vaunted veterinarian, maintaining health for animals I loved, As a rainbow sparkled rich colors, from the moment peach sunshine shoved. I was dedicated to such adorable patients, and they soon responded in kind; Like the sameness march of each season, as a vivid parade of years unwinds. Treating wounds and prescribing medicine or surgeries, filled the lemon days; As blooms relish, but never comprehend, entering into gilded sunshine phase. Friends and I had frivolous picnic fun, in green, flowering fields of no farewell, Enjoying flavors in a fresh, blue atmosphere, near the foliate town of Carmel. Fall's fancy made fandango leaves fly, as family came, after flaming summer; Like green rapture of an awakening world, after the frozen, fruitless slumber. I lived in the house of luminous emeralds, in gilded times of glittery sunshine, When velvet, whispering leaves waved avidly, until cherry sunset, prime time. Stares of stately sunflowers stayed on sun, from apricot east to scarlet west, On my sleepy street of the strawberries, which in jams and pies, tasted best! Near neighbors stayed nice and cool for visiting, at scathing, notorious noon; Like flashing stars in nameless, frozen space, moving to odd, mystery tunes. Golden barrel cacti resembled pincushions, in the red days of bleeding hearts; And dancing girl impatiens celebrated nature, eventually curtseying so smart! Plum parrot blooms squawked dawn, as swaddled baby blooms were sleeping; And flying, duck orchids became airborne, as rabbit succulents were leaping. One day I sat in my garden of yellow yearning, and a bird fell dizzily from air. It was a beautiful, purple martin, stopped listlessly, in green grass of despair! I knew at once the migratory bird was injured, and discovered a broken wing, Like the times you were lonesome and downhearted, without a reason to sing! I nursed the bird through the fall and winter, at my home, a location familiar. As one, we awaited a jade queen of spring, as Grape regained vigor, until her. We grew to be the best of young friends, and Grape would sit on my shoulder; And when snows came, he'd perch at the window, dreaming that he was older. Grape healed before wild days grew warm, but winter then limited adventure; Yet, one day, remembered flight gave him power, as tears made my eyes blur. One lovely spring day, a year later, a purple bird sat on my shoulder suddenly, To my great joy, it was my winter bird, flown to the home of my heart, luckily!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 3/20/2024 10:28:00 AM
What a lovely "Winter Birds" write/birdhouse picture. I love this one. Spring will be here soon... Have a wonderful day writing away.................
Login to Reply
Buehler Avatar
Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/20/2024 11:16:00 PM
Yes, spring at last-just hours away! I hope yours is filled with delight. Thank you very much for your kind words. Blessings.
Date: 3/13/2024 1:06:00 PM
Fall's fancy made fandango leaves fly…frozen fruitless slumber…Golden barrel cacti…love the sweet story of Grape!
Login to Reply
Buehler Avatar
Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/13/2024 8:19:00 PM
Thank you for the bright spot your words have added to my day, Kim. Blessings. ;)
Date: 3/11/2024 4:45:00 AM
Nature is always your fore runner. Great poem. Sorry I'm lat but am not well.
Login to Reply
Buehler Avatar
Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/11/2024 10:03:00 PM
Thank you very much. Your gracious words ever uplift. My prayers are with you.
Date: 3/9/2024 11:14:00 AM
Your poem beautifully captures the journey of healing, friendship, and resilience through the lens of a veterinarian's experience with a wounded bird. The imagery and language used throughout evoke a sense of connection to nature and the cycles of life... Great rhymes as always..
Login to Reply
Buehler Avatar
Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/9/2024 9:02:00 PM
Thank you very much, my friend. Your comments ever uplift and delight. I appreciate your positive remarks. Best of wishes.
Date: 3/9/2024 7:45:00 AM
Another fine creation from your gifted pen, Evelyn. Images you bring to fore speak eloquently painting your theme.--I lived in the house of luminous emeralds, in gilded times of glittery sunshine, When velvet, whispering leaves waved avidly, until cherry sunset, prime time---I liked the story of the injured bird--quite touching, my friend. A FAVE for me.
Login to Reply
Buehler Avatar
Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/9/2024 8:53:00 PM
It delights me to discover that you enjoyed this story, my friend. Thank you so much for letting me know, and also for the pleasure of your kind fave. Blessings.
Date: 3/9/2024 6:38:00 AM
- A heartwarming and beautiful poem, Evelyn :) - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
Login to Reply
Buehler Avatar
Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/9/2024 8:44:00 PM
My deepest thanks to you, Anne-Lise. I hope your weekend is wonderful, too. hugs :)
Date: 3/8/2024 11:58:00 PM
Dear evelyn, you are such a talented writer and poet, and your words are so very artistic and colorful, the kind of work, that i read and not just see your creativity, but also see through your lines all that youv described! So beautiful and i especially love the lines “ green grass of despair” “ whispering leaves waved” how you bring nature alive is so very clever of you. Excellent use of imagery , alliterations and rhymes. Impeccable write: fave it is
Login to Reply
Buehler Avatar
Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/9/2024 7:36:00 PM
Thank you for your wonderful, spirit lifting compliments, my dear Ink. Thanks also for the delight of your fave. I'm so glad you liked the tale. Blessings.
Date: 3/8/2024 8:51:00 PM
A lovely poem. Friendship with pets, even the wild kind, is memorable.
Login to Reply
Buehler Avatar
Evelyn Judy Buehler
Date: 3/8/2024 9:36:00 PM
Thank you so much, Hilda.

Book: Reflection on the Important Things