You can't see him
but he is to be heard
during the Spring and early Summer
it is a mating call
so beautiful is his song
when it is darkest before dawn
the song is a harbinger
of new life
and pleasant skies
of warm winds
and smiling eyes
far away from winter's bitter cold
the Blackbird
sings with all his soul
now that Midsummer has passed
he still sings but with
less enthusiasm
and not as melodic
the song doesn't last long either
but I wake early
solely to listen
before the days hustle and bustle
the quietude of the morning and then
a solo aria of wonderous pitch
so perfect
as only Mother nature is capable of
The Beatles
"Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.
Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night."
......
Comments
fatboy74 | July 1, 2011 - 08:17
beautiful words pia. :-)
Highhat | July 1, 2011 - 08:54
I'm glad you liked it FB
atb
;)Pia
Silver Spun Sand | July 1, 2011 - 10:00
This is lovely, Pia, and I like the title; an equally lovely song;-)
I too hear the blackbirds at first light...and at last light, incidentally, when their alarm-calls, seem to go on and on.
You capture such a peaceful atmosphere with your words I really admire.
Tina;-)
Overthetop1 | July 1, 2011 - 11:03
Love the Beatles song and your poem does it justice. Beautiful yet poignant. I particularly liked `When it is darkest before dawn, the song is a harbinger of new life...'A treat to read Pia.
Highhat | July 1, 2011 - 12:11
Hi Tina- that song is constantly in the back of my mind, probably because I love the Blackbird's seasons.
Thank you for reading and your lovely comment.I'm really glad you liked it.
Have a sunny weekend- it's grey here- :(
;)Pia
Highhat | July 1, 2011 - 12:12
Thanks a lot OTT glad you liked it.
;)Pia
insertponceyfre... | July 1, 2011 - 17:18
wonderful. I also love hearing blackbirds sing
Highhat | July 1, 2011 - 18:18
Thanks for reading Insert
;)Pia
seashore | July 1, 2011 - 20:29
Very enjoyable read with a touch of melancholy very akin to the song (one of my Beatles favourites).
Nice one Pia!
Highhat | July 2, 2011 - 06:54
Yes Coral- the melancholy comes when we get to Autumn and the blackbird doesn't sing so much. Thanks for reading. I love the Beatles song-it is defintely my favourite.
;)Pia
skinner_jennifer | July 2, 2011 - 15:35
Hello Pia,
so you've lost that writers block, with this
stunning, poem. I agree that you've
described the blackbird so beautifully here.
I'm so glad you wrote this poem Pia, because
it captures so much of mother nature.
Thankyou for the read.
Jenny.
Highhat | July 2, 2011 - 16:49
You're more than welcome Jenny. I'm so glad that the atmosphere told you something. Thanks for reading
I suppose you just have to keep on writing....
;)Pia
skinner_jennifer | July 5, 2011 - 14:26
Hi Pia,
I've sent you an e-mail,
I think you should look.
Jenny.
Parson Thru | July 6, 2011 - 18:57
Hi Pia, makes you want to listen. To the blackbird and to Blackbird. This time of year passes so quickly. Nice words. Definately keep writing. It's impossible to stop!
Highhat | July 7, 2011 - 05:47
Thank you Parson- yes let's just keep writing- it's quite fulfilling isn't it?
Kahdai | July 7, 2011 - 11:15
Lovely Pia and seems sad to me yet very good K
Highhat | July 7, 2011 - 13:58
I'm sorry it seems sad- that wasn't the meaning. But thanks for reading and telling me your thoughts Kahdai
;)Pia
Kahdai | July 15, 2011 - 21:10
No worries I still like it K