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Posted by Richard L. Prov... on January 13, 2012 - 02:12
from the ABC set POETRY - A Passage of Motion 2

Cardinal blossoms atop
a bramble bush
its colourful mop of furry
attire striking,
black-masked
within the splash of wintry snow

no fear of predators
is this bird from southern trails
pushing tightly against
a wayward wind,
feels no sting of January fever

gathering inside its puff of warmth.

Red chest exhales a grunt
of satisfying delight,
such a bird in an afternoon sun

a prince among natural grace.

© Richard L. Provencher

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Richard L. Prov... | January 13, 2012 - 02:13

Richard L. Provencher

scratch | January 13, 2012 - 18:15

Another one of your inspiring and sparce naturalistic observations Richard, I really love the poetry here and the choice of words.

I appologise if you have already read, I have a similar poem (my most recent one) "peregrine" I would appreciate your looking at it if you haven't already. Thanks Richard.

Richard L. Prov... | January 13, 2012 - 20:55

Hello Scratch, glad to hear it is inspiring. I have such a love of nature, and anything within its boundaries also inspires me. I will read your poem. Richard LP

scratch | January 13, 2012 - 20:57

Thanks mate.

Richard L. Prov... | January 13, 2012 - 22:43

I read your powerful poem, AND it is powerful; and it is powerful. Richard LP