Brian Sambourne Poet Free verse

Worthy of Pause

Carolina wren lifts fluted song
skyward
in a forest spotlight
breezily pitched
               like an opera worth staging
               a sentiment of joy
its cheeky self
              when measuring reserve
a song, over-stuffed
poised cliffhanger 
              from a winged vagabond 
              its agile volley of survival

wren
of brisk longing
               that peeks through green
               that breaks our corset-like indifference 
buoyant chatter
       that inhabits a small world detachment
choral company to dappled light
diva-like
bound
          to the heated stillness of summer




Poem composed July 26/2022
Revised November 11/2022

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Elizabeth Mccann August 10, 2022 at 8:59 PM So many memorable lines in this lovely verse, corset-like indifference, heated stillness of summer. I can just feel the torpor! Elizabeth Brian Sambourne August 11, 2022 at 3:44 PM Very kind if you to comment favorably on my posting. Be well. Brian

Harry Horsman August 3, 2022 at 1:09 AM Excellent poetry, Brian. Love the 'dappled light' and more. Harry Brian Sambourne August 3, 2022 at 10:10 AM Greetings Harry, Hope all is well with you. Thanks very much for your stop by + encouraging note. Sincerest regards, Brian

Joseph May July 30, 2022 at 4:22 PM Nicely done, Congrats on your win Brian Sambourne July 30, 2022 at 6:44 PM Thank you Joseph, for giving my NA Poem a second chance with recognition in your contest. Be well. With appreciation, Brian

Robert Gorelick July 27, 2022 at 1:14 PM A wren having a whimsical lark, crisp and delightful. Robert Brian Sambourne July 27, 2022 at 6:20 PM My appreciation for your drop by + supportive comment. It is indeed a "whimsical" piece to borrow your words. Be well. Brian

Gary Radice July 27, 2022 at 2:08 AM Worthy of more applause I would have thought Brian. A great read. Good luck in the contest. Cheers - Gary Brian Sambourne July 27, 2022 at 6:44 AM Greetings Gary. I like your word play with the title. Thank you for your vote of confidence. Hope that you are well. Brian

Susan Woodrow July 25, 2022 at 12:46 PM this was lovely! esp. love the last lines of both stanzas :) Brian Sambourne July 25, 2022 at 3:56 PM Thanks very much, Susan, for your supportive comment. Best wishes, Brian