She comes out to sing
to express happiness
from her house of
paper, straw and grasses
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The imagery of its melodious voice, in harmony with the cuckoos and breeze, evokes a sense of peace and renewal.
This poem beautifully celebrates the joy and vitality of nature, capturing the sparrow's cheerful song as a source of awakening and harmony.
Thank you Jez! It's nice to find your comment after so many days! Stay blessed
This is such a magnificent write! Poems about birds captures the heart of the readers.5 stars! ! ! ! !
They are 'blameless', yes, until.....'they' wake 'us' from our slumber/sleep, OR they use 'our' heads as toilets! ! 4 stars ****
Many times in my youth I experienced the singing of a little-in-size but large-in-voice Song Sparrow.
I especially like: 'in lightening flaps of wings awakening petals of flowers to emit engaging fragrance'
line 6: Do you 'want' 2 'as's? Do you want 'boughs' or 'bough'? I vote for 'bough to bough'.
Maybe this bird: 'Song Sparrow Melospiza melodia Conservation status Some local populations are vulnerable to loss of habitat, especially those in coastal marshes, but species as a whole is still widespread and abundant. Family New World Sparrows'
A perfect overture for the opera that is life. Magnificent verse, Dillip.
An exceptional piece.....love to read time and again....thank u, Sir....
Infused with natural charm and delightful images, this poem is enchanting. It's in my favorites.
Your descriptions reflect your keen observation and a natural flair for good vocabulary.Excellent imagery! And of course who wouldn't love a sparrow. Lovely creatures to observe!
The sparrow's flight and the blooming flowers reflect a seamless connection to nature's serenity, making the poem a tribute to simple, yet profound, moments of beauty and tranquility.