i can’t
catch up with
the breakneck blur
of the birds
in the backwoods
catch up with
the breakneck blur
of the birds
in the backwoods
There was a haunting beauty behind her eyes, beyond her sorrow, a beauty that found its way into one’s heart and led them home.
I love the whole idea of those birds.
ReplyDeleteThey're at it in my backyard as I type this!
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ReplyDeleteBirds are such marvels of nature. Loved your words!
Thank you!
DeleteI don't understand how this fits today's motif. Explain? (And yet, I am happy for seeing the birds.)
ReplyDeleteDrowning in a sea of birds. It may be stretch. I can remove the link if you'd like.
DeleteNo, please don't remove it. Thanks for explaining with such grace.
DeleteLike the expression breakneck blur
ReplyDeleteAh, neither can I. Smiles.
ReplyDeleteI can see the waves of birds flowing over the trees as if all are connected.
ReplyDeleteAha - I loved every word!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautifully evocative.
ReplyDeleteA group of birds can be a magnificent sight....beautifully done Rene! So wonderful to see you...feels like it has been a long time....I do miss Magpie Tales...I am hoping it will someday return.
ReplyDeleteWe will never keep up with the birds.
ReplyDeleteI love birds - all of them, even the vultures and raptors. Excellent poem.
ReplyDeleteShort and flooding....!!
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