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The Garden Dance

They’ve been dancing in the garden all afternoon,
Flashes of red and brown.
Moving away from and then back together,
Flirting and flighty.

She hid in the vivid green hedge ,
He followed her there.
Flurries of excitement,
He chased her out and across the flat manicured lawn.

Afterwards,
Stillness.
She disappeared.
He looked about impudently,
Then swiftly flew away.

Copyright © Elaine Russell | Year Posted 2010

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Date: 11/29/2025 3:49:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 1/30/2016 7:18:00 PM

Elaine, A great pleasure to find and read your pen today. Love -- SKAT --
Date: 4/4/2010 11:58:00 AM

cute, I love to watch animals play. I saw two cows butting heads on the way to church today. they were just playing but one was pushing the other. funny
Date: 4/4/2010 8:43:00 AM

It wasn't until the last line that I realized you were speaking of birds, Elaine. Yet, rereading the poem, I find they were there all along. Sounds like robins with the "Flashes of red and brown." A delightful Easter image! Have a wonderful holiday. Best wishes, Carolyn

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