A blackbird
sings his
songs of love
exquisitely
serenading
Beguiled by
his love songs
she responds
coupling
new life
created
Nesting
resting
one by one
slowly eggs
will hatch
Nurturing
feeding
hungry brood
day and night
search for food
Tired parents
await the day
fledglings fledge
to find their way
circle of life
continues
and she
his love
cannot resist
love songs
exquisitely
serenaded
Written 14th May 2019
After the most gorgeous spring day, whilst out walking I heard a male blackbird singing his heart out... oh what joy!
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Yet these seconds brought exquisite joy
as I watched my young daughter playing with her toys
so peaceful she looked, yet tense too as she played
her concentration intense, she was in a world of her own.
Then rising she flings herself at me laughing with glee
as she babbled, her words not always too clear and mixed up
it is moments like these that set a mum's heart afire
so special, each and everyone a jewel to forever treasure.
To watch her sleeping, her brow furled in sleep
little twitches as she dreams, her legs running
seeing her turn up her nose as cautiously she tastes
then spoons it down with a delighted smile that I return.
"Park, Mummy, park", she demands running to the door
standing there waiting impatiently as I put on her coat
holding hands she skips alongside me giving the odd tug
running round playing on swings and seesawing with her friend
It is the small things in life that give most pleasure
and what is more enchanting than seeing your child have fun
watching them growing up exploring their small worlds
safe in the knowledge you are near as they stretch their horizons
exquisitely played
by the master. . . .
my heart-strings snapped
Old country house rich colored rugs hot wind
Gallopping hair whipped wildly at his cheeks
Solid double doors top of stairway top coat
Mantlepiece photographs in ornate frames
Small white dog head between its paws
China tea perfect lawn afternoon ceremony
Bowler hat spirited distinguished manner
Smile of welcome, something in his eyes
She trusted his good manners + hospitality
Embraced the shadowy play of candlelight
Scent of peppermint musk vanilla surprise!