Allie, call the birds in,
The birds from the sky.
Allie calls, Allie sings,
Down they all fly.
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Well crafted work, the repetition with the first line of every stanza has a great melodic resonance. Well chosen for modern poem of the day!
A minnow and a miller's thumb, Then a pair of loving trout, Then the twisted eels come...../// beautiful poetic expression
Allie, call the fish up. Allie calls, Allie sings.... Hmmmm. Usually a human voice will frighten the fish away. All things considered, a very cute poem!
A free flight of creativity on winged imagination. An insightful work of art nicely crafted with conviction. Thanks for sharing.
This is a beautiful poem relating to birds, animals nature and man having haunting expression. This poem by Robert Graves has been selected as the modern poem of the poem of the day. I feel happy and I pray God for peace of his soul.
Very interesting and enjoyable poem. Like to read again and again. Thanks for sharing.
Who's Allie? Allie called and they came. Sounds like Noah calling pairs and pairs into the ark.
Allie calls and calls again and they came one by one, agreat poem from one of the great poets
The birds from the sky! ! ! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Really a very sweet poem. It flows smooth like a stream. Enjoyed the story. Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful and tranquil picture; Full of birds, beasts and children! A farmland scene perfectly captured!
Good story, good poem, most deserving as Modern Poem Of The Day! CONGRATS! 5 Stars